Covid-19: 1 in 5 eligible in Uttar Pradesh fully vaccinated

LUCKNOW: Nearly one in five eligible persons in Uttar Pradesh has been vaccinated against the pandemic.
Data from the cowin portal indicated that 2.95 crore persons against 15.04 crore eligible persons in the state have taken both the doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. The number of persons to have taken at least one dose is 9.59 crore.
Health officials urged people to come forward and take both doses in individual and social interest. They also informed that vaccine is the best defense against the pandemic virus coupled with preventive protocol.
Meanwhile, 13 fresh cases and three recoveries were reported in the past 24 hours. The state is now left with 94 active cases of which more than 60% are from four districts. Also, 90% of the active cases are under home isolation.
Health officials urged people not to take the prevention protocol lightly especially during the festive season to avoid trouble.