Only ‘12% population’ in Haryana has got first dose of vaccine

Vaccination against Covid-19 is being conducted in full swing across all districts of Haryana as over 2.71 lakh people were given the jab in the past four days.

As many as 91,098 people were vaccinated on Thursday the highest ever in a single day since April 14.

Maximum 12,027 people were vaccinated in Gurugram, followed by 8,167 in Yamunanagar, 7,969 in Faridabad, 6,734 in Karnal, 4,686 in Sirsa and 4,524 in Sonepat.

A senior officer monitoring the vaccination campaign in state said that people are coming out for vaccination as cases are rising. “According to figures, only 12% of the total population of 2.88 crore of Haryana has received the first dose and just 6.43 lakh people have received the second jab (2.23%),” he said.

As per officials of the health department, youths were showing interest in getting vaccinated as 2.82 lakh people had been inoculated in state since those above 18 years of age were covered on May 2.

Government has increased the number of vaccination centres to 1,192,including 64 at private hospitals, and most centres are booked.

As per figures from the Haryana health department, 34.34 lakh people have been given the first dose and 6.37 the second dose so far. The figures revealed that people above 60 years of age have the biggest share of 15.49 lakh; followed by 14.18 lakh in 45 to 60 age group; 3.01 lakh in 30 to 45 age group; and 1.72 lakh in 18 to 30 age group.

Haryana health minister Anil Vij said people were showing good response in protecting themselves from Covid. “Therefore, the number of vaccination centres was increased. It will be increased further as per availability of vaccine,” he added.