Karnataka on Sunday achieved a milestone of recording 100% average coverage of the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In doing so, it is the first large State, with a population of more than 4 crore, to achieve this. The State has also achieved 85% average coverage of the second dose of the vaccine.
“The State took exactly one year and seven days to achieve this. I thank all healthcare workers and district administration for making this happen,” said Health minister Dr. K. Sudhakar in a tweet.