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UP’s Vaccine Feat: Nearly 2 crore people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 over 10.33 crore Doses Administered So Far

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Giving a major boost to the covid-19 vaccination drive which is already being conducted at a rapid pace, Uttar Pradesh on Monday administered over 32.9 lakh doses, making it one of the highest ever single-day vaccine coverage for the state.
This vaccine landmark was achieved under a mega free vaccination campaign conducted by the state on September 27 to inoculate maximum of its eligible beneficiaries. Over 1,72,040 doses were administered in the state capital itself.
As Uttar Pradesh continues to intensify its vaccination drive with the aim of keeping the anticipated third Covid-19 wave at bay, the state has so far given over 10,33,49,118 ‘Shots of Life’ to the people.
In another achievement, the most populous state has also achieved the landmark of administering the first dose of the covid-19 vaccine to over 55 percent of the eligible adult population. Over 8,38,28,804people have received the first dose of the vaccine so far.
The state of Uttar Pradesh has also inched closer to touch the 2 crore-mark in number of fully vaccinated people. As many as 1,95,20,314 people have received both the doses of the vaccine so far.
Earlier, UP administered more than 30 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses on August 27, which was the highest ever in a day by any State. On August 3, UP gave around 29.5 lakh doses of vaccine against Covid-19 which was also an all-time high record in single day coverage.
On September 25, Uttar Pradesh also became the first state to cross the 100-million Covid vaccination mark.
Aggressive Vaccination is an integral part of the comprehensive strategy of the Yogi Adityanath government to contain the pandemic, along with adherence to coronavirus- appropriate behaviour.
The Uttar Pradesh government is keeping on their toes to get the majority of the population inoculated. As the second wave of the novel coronavirus remains in control in the state, the demand to get vaccinated remains high as it is the only option to fight out the invisible enemy.
On the contrary, Maharashtra lags behind with 7.93 crore doses so far. The vaccination numbers in Rajasthan stand at 5.5 crore, West Bengal has given nearly 5.6 crore doses so far, in Tamil Nadu only 4.63 crore vaccine doses have been given and Kerala has given only 3.51 crore doses so far.
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Covid toll in Karnataka is a worrying sign for state government

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Even though Karnataka recorded the lowest number of Covid deaths in April since the virus struck first in 2020, the state is recording a rise in the positivity rate (1.50 per cent). Five people died from the Covid infections in April as per the statistics released by the state health department. In March, the positivity rate stood around 0.53 per cent. In the first week of April it came down to 0.38 per cent, second week registered 0.56 per cent, third week it rose to 0.79 per cent and by end of April the Covid positivity rate touched 1.19 per cent.

on an average 500 persons used to succumb everyday in the peak of Covid infection, as per the data. Health experts said that the mutated Coronavirus is losing its fierce characteristics as vaccination, better treatment facilities and awareness among the people have contributed to the lesser number of Covid deaths.

During the 4th and 6th of April two deaths were reported in Bengaluru, one in Gadag district on April 8, two deaths were reported from Belagavi and Vijayapura on April 30. The first Covid case was reported in the state in March 2020 and three Covid deaths were recorded in the month. In the following month 21 people became victims to the deadly virus, and May 2020 recorded 22 deaths. The death toll recorded everyday after May crossed three digits. However, the third wave, which started in January 2

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