15-16.05.21 Daily [Madhya Pradesh] MPPSC Current Affairs

Madhya Pradeshis on the 7th position in the country when it comes tovaccinationagainst Covid-19 based on the total number of doses administered. But the state is still way behind states like Gujarat,Rajasthan,Karnataka, which have less Population than MP.

Around 10% of the total population has been administered with either dose of vaccine and only 15 lakh have been administered with the second dose.

As per the information available onCowinportal, till May 12 afternoon a total of around 88.66 lakh vaccine doses were administered in Madhya Pradesh, while in both Rajasthan and Gujarat 1.47 crore doses were administered. Highest 1.89 crore doses were administered inMaharashtra.

Around 1.23 crore doses were administered in West Bengal and 1.10 crore doses were administered in Karnataka. Similarly, 1.41 crore doses were administered in Uttar Pradesh. States likes Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka have lesser population than Madhya Pradesh, but they are far ahead of MP in terms of vaccination.