Karnataka achieved a vaccination milestone with 50% of its targeted Population fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Of the nearly 4.9 crore persons aged 18 years and above and identified as eligible, nearly 2.5 crore persons have been given both doses.
The highest second-dose coverage is reported from Bengaluru Urban district at 77%, followed byKodaguat 60% and BBMP at 59%.
The Health department has instructed district-level authorities to engage with prominent doctors, religious leaders, Sports personalities and elected representatives during the campaign.