According to the government, 69 percent of the country’s adult population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, with 25% receiving both doses. It also stated that increased population density increases the risk of COVID-19 spreading, so it would be prudent to avoid unnecessary travel and keep celebrations low-key. According to the government, vaccination centers in rural areas have administered 64.1 percent of COVID vaccine doses, while urban areas have administered 35 percent.
It said that a total of 67.4 lakh doses (roughly 0.88 percent) were given out at vaccination centers that were not classified as rural or urban. Kerala has over one lakh active COVID-19 cases, according to the report, accounting for 59.66 percent of all COVID-19 cases reported last week.
COVID-19 test has not decreased yet
The government also stated that the number of COVID tests has not decreased and that between 15 and 16 lakh tests are performed every day in the country. According to the report, 18 districts have a weekly Covid positivity rate of 5% to 10%, and 30 districts have a weekly positivity rate of more than 10%.
The government stated that ZyCoV-D, a three-dose needle-free vaccination developed by Zydus Cadila, will be priced differently from current COVID vaccines. The manufacturer is being consulted about pricing, according to the statement.