Uttar Pradesh registers 95% decline in Covid-19 count

The daily Covid count in UP dipped to 1,908 on Sunday, marking a 95% decline from its peak of 38,055 on April 24, reports Pankaj Shah.

Amidst the plummeting pandemic graph, the state government announced a special vaccination drive for bus/taxi drivers, rickshaw pullers and roadside vendors from June 15 as they encounter many people in their daily work.

The decision comes close on the heels of the state government launching a vaccination campaign for citizens in the 18-44 age group in all 75 districts from June 1.

ACS Amit Mohan Prasad cautioned that the infection rate may have dipped, but the virus has not been completely wiped out.