Karnataka targets vaccination of entire adult population by November

Targets were set for 23 districts which have been lagging in vaccination coverage in the state.

Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said that 23 district administrations have been given a target to speed up vaccination coverage and complete the first dose for adults by the end of September. Further, targets were set to ensure full adult vaccinations by the end of November. Speaking to the media after holding a video conference with officials from the 23 districts which were lagging behind in vaccination coverage, Sudhakar said that progress and achievement on testing, setting up of oxygen plants and other civil works were also discussed.