Priority in vaccination to be given to over 19 lakh people who have taken first dose
The Hindu
We’re in touch with the Centre and are hopeful of receiving doses by next week: BSY
More than 19 lakh persons above 45 years, who have taken the first dose of vaccine in the State, have become eligible for the second dose for whom priority would be given, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said on Thursday. “Of about 1.1 crore doses received by the State, about 99.5 lakh doses have come from Covishield and the rest from Covaxin,” he told reporters. “We are in constant touch with the Centre and are hopeful of receiving doses by next week.” According to him 14.87 lakh beneficiaries of Covoshield have completed six weeks and are now eligible for the second dose, and 5.1 lakh Covaxin beneficiaries are eligible for second dose now. “The available stock will be given to those requiring second dose. The State has received 1.11 crore doses so far of which about 1.1 crore doses have been given,” he added.More Related News