Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (MS)
Bengaluru, Apr 19: National Health Mission has revealed a shocking information that 14.3 lac people of Karnataka are yet to take the second dose of Covid vaccine.
Naveen Bhat, director of National Health Mission of government of Karnataka provided this information. In addition, 3.96 crore people did not take precautionary dose also. Only 23% Kannadigas have taken precautionary dose.
This data has caused concern amidst rising cases of Covid. Karnataka will receive two lac doses. The election screening committee said that relaxation is given from election code of conduct to buy these doses. Dr M K Sudarshan, president of Covid task force said that a campaign will be organized based on the availability of vaccine and beneficiaries. Most of the infections recently reported are of XBB Omicron.
The state health department is mulling to buy two lac doses of Carbewax vaccine. However, due to election code of conduct it is not possible to buy the same. After obtaining permission from election commission the same will be ordered.
Dr Manoj Kumar, dean of Bowring hospital said, “Precautionary dose will be increased for people above the age of 60 and those who have health complications. Hospitals are also gearing up to face adverse situation.”