In absolute terms, out of 5.4 crore persons who are fully vaccinated forCovidinGujarat, only 1.96 crore have taken the third or booster dose, giving the Percentage of 36% for the covered Population. However, with national Average only at 24%, the state stands among top five, indicated a data tabled in theLok Sabharecently.
According to the data, had the highest coverage at 43%, followed by 40% in Odisha, 39% inAndhra Pradesh, 37% each in Chhattisgarh andHimachal Pradesh. Gujarat ranked fifth with 36%.