LUCKNOW: With over 8.38 lakh vaccinations on Monday, a total of 50.09 lakh persons in Uttar Pradesh became fully vaccinated against the pandemic virus.
Data from CoWin portal showed that over 3.35 crore doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been given in Uttar Pradesh. In terms of people, 2,84,51,525 have taken at least one dose, while 50,09,188 have taken both doses.
In absolute terms, of the total people who came forward for vaccination in UP, 14.9% have taken both the doses. However, compared to the total target of vaccination for the state – about 14 crore – only 3.5% are fully vaccinated. UP is the fourth state in the country where more than 50 lakh persons have taken both the doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Comparison drawn by the Union ministry of health and family welfare indicated that Maharashtra leads the list with 69.85 lakh fully vaccinated population, followed by Gujarat and West Bengal where more than 60.8 lakh and 56.7 lakh people have taken both the doses respectively.
UP’s nearest contender is Rajasthan where 43.84 lakh people are fully immunised. Karnataka stands close by with a fully vaccinated population of 42.18 lakh.
The surge in vaccinations was attributed to the state-wide launch of the cluster model for Covid-19 vaccination drive which has made the task easy, equitable and seamless by eliminating crucial road blocks like transport and digital divide.
As per the CoWin portal, 8.38 lakh jabs on Monday was the second highest in a single day given in the state. The maximum number of doses – 8.63 lakh -- were given on June 24 -- the day UP achieved its one crore jabs under Mission June six days before the deadline.
Additional chief secretary, health and family welfare, Amit Mohan Prasad said: “The cluster model has been launched across the state and there is visible enthusiasm for vaccination now. However, the important thing to remember is that the vaccine doesn’t give the licence to ignore Covid-19 appropriate behaviour.
