BENGALURU: The state government on Monday said 50% of the target population in the 15-17 years age group has been inoculated with the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Health minister K Sudhakar said: “Of the estimated total of 31. 7 lakh children in this age group in the state, we have administered the first dose to 15. 6 lakh across the state. ”
Data shows percentagewise, Kodagu vaccinated the highest number at 70%. Eighteen districts in the state clocked more than 50% coverage, including Bangalore Urban (51%). Bangalore Rural clocked 47%, while the lowest vaccination percentage was reported from Yadgir district at 29%.
