Revised target for vaccination
The Hindu
Kerala has now covered 88.94 % of its population with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 36.67% with second dose, now that the Centre has revised the estimated population of all States as per the
Kerala has now covered 88.94 % of its population with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 36.67% with second dose, now that the Centre has revised the estimated population of all States as per the reports of the Registrar General’s office and Census Commissioner
According to the revised estimate, Kerala’s target population eligible for COVID vaccination has dropped from 2.87 crore to 2,67,09,000. The target population between 18 and 44 years is now 1,39,26,000 and those between 45 and 59 years, 58,53,000 .
Although Karnataka is considered a low leprosy endemic State, the prevalence rate in three districts — Koppal, Vijayanagara, and Ballari — continues to be higher than the national average of 0.6%. Overall, the State has recorded a prevalence rate of 0.33% in 2023–2024. January 30 is observed as National Leprosy Eradication Day.