India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 145.40 cr

With the administration of more than 22 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses last Saturday, India’s vaccination coverage crossed 145.40 crores, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. “India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 145.40 crore (145,40,51,828). More than 22 lakh (22,56,362) vaccine doses have been administered till today,” read the ministry’s official press release.

The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.

The vaccination for the children aged 15-18 years will also began in the country from January 3. According to the ministry, the number of Omicron infections stands at 1,431 and it has spread to 23 states. Maharashtra is the worst-affected state with 454 cases, followed by Delhi with 351. (ANI)