66% adolescents in UP fully vaccinated

Lucknow: Over 66% of adolescents in UP are fully vaccinated against the pandemic virus, while 63% of children in the 12-14 years age group have taken the first dose, according to data from the state health department.

Officials added that more than 31.5 crore doses of vaccine have been administered in UP. Of these, 58.52 lakh doses have been administered in the 12-14 years age group, while 2.28 crore doses have been given in the 15-17 years age group.

The number of doses administered in the 18-44 years age group is 19.99 crore, while 6.12 crore doses have been provided in the 45-60 years age group. In the elderly group, 3.55 crore doses have been administered.

The health department's data also showed that the entire adult population has been given at least one dose while 88% are fully vaccinated. In the category of 15-17 years, 66% of the children are fully vaccinated, while in the pediatric age group, 63% have taken the first dose.

Officials pointed out that CM revised the covid situation in the state and directed health officials to ensure a high level of surveillance and monitoring in high burden districts.

Meanwhile, 193 new cases and 159 recoveries have been reported in the past 24 hours taking the total number of active cases to 1,621.