COVID-19 | Karnataka gears up to vaccinate all above 45 years
The Hindu
About 25 lakh are eligible for vaccination under this phase in Bengaluru alone
With COVID-19 vaccination beginning for all above 45 years from Thursday, the State has geared up to inoculate a target population of around 1.66 crore in this age group in 5,500 vaccination centres. Health Commissioner K.V. Trilok Chandra told The Hindu, “Of the 1.66 crore target population, 70 lakh fall under the category of senior citizens and those above 45 years with comorbidities.” In addition to existing vaccination centres, the State has planned to intensify the drive by extending services at Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) and sub-centres.
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