Maharashtra aims to vaccinate one crore citizens with both jabs
3 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra aims to vaccinate one crore citizens with both jabs

India Today  

Maharashtra has set itself the target of becoming the first state to fully vaccinate one crore citizens. According to the officials, the state can achieve the target of fully vaccinating one crore citizens soon if adequate vaccine doses are supplied. As a result, the number of people who have taken the first dose of the vaccine has now exceeded 3 crore.” With the vaccination of 6.13 lakh citizens under the Corona Preventive Vaccination Campaign, the total number of those who have got the first dose in the state has reached 3 crore 47 thousand. If vaccination is given more speed, the number of citizens taking both doses could soon cross the 1 crore mark,” said health department official.

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Pilot vaccination drive against Japanese Encephalitis for children from March
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pilot vaccination drive against Japanese Encephalitis for children from March

Hindustan Times  

Beginning March, the state health department will initiate a pilot vaccination drive against Japanese Encephalitis for children in four regions of Maharashtra including Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Raigad and Parbhani. The first phase of the JE vaccination for children was carried out a couple of years ago in 16 districts of Maharashtra including Gondia, Gadchiroli, Wardha, Solapur, Bhandara and Dharashiv among …

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238
11 months, 1 week ago

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238

Firstpost  

India has recorded 441 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases has come down to 3,238, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. The number of daily cases was in double digits till December 5 but it began to rise again amid cold weather conditions and after the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1.After December 5, the …

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India saw a single day rise of 702 cases of COVID-19, with the number of active cases of the infection rising to 4,097, the health ministry said on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Six new fatalities, two from Maharashtra and one each from Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, and Delhi were reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the Union …

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data

The Hindu  

A total of 220.67 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered across the country as on December 21 this year, according to data released by the Health Ministry on Wednesday. However, only 22.88 crore precautionary or booster doses have been administered across the country among the eligible adult population. Despite the recent increase of people infected with the JN.1 COVID …

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections
1 year ago

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections

Hindustan Times  

Covid in India Highlights: India logged a total of 656 fresh cases of Covid-19 infections on December 24. Former AIIMS, Delhi, director Randeep Guleria said the sub-variant JN.1 is “gradually becoming dominant” but observed that it is not causing severe infections or hospitalisations. The World Health Organisation also classified JN.1 into the Variant of Interest category, however, said there is …

COVID-19: India records over 12,000 fresh cases, active tally climbs to 67,556
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India records over 12,000 fresh cases, active tally climbs to 67,556

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: India has recorded 12,193 fresh COVID-19 cases in a span of 24 hours, with the number of active cases of the infection going up to 67,556, the Union health ministry said today. The active cases account for 0.15 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.66 per cent. Union Health …

Covid-19: India Reports Close to 11k Fresh Cases Again, Active Tally Exceeds 53,000
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: India Reports Close to 11k Fresh Cases Again, Active Tally Exceeds 53,000

News 18  

India logged a total of 10,753 fresh Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the number of active infections to 53,720, the Union Health Ministry data said on Saturday. As per the Ministry’s latest data, the death toll has also climbed to 5,31,091 with 27 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours. This includes six deaths recorded in Delhi, …

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 21,179
1 year, 8 months ago

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 21,179

The Hindu  

India logged 3,038 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 21,179, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The COVID-19 case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore The active cases now comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.76 per cent, the …

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?
1 year, 8 months ago

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?

Firstpost  

India has registered 3,641 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Experts say taking a booster shot may not be very beneficial COVID-19 cases across several states in India are on the rise, thanks to XXB.1.16 – a subtype of Omicron, also a matter of concern. According to the health ministry data, India logged 3,641 new infections in …

India records 1,134 new Covid cases, active tally crosses 7,000 mark
1 year, 9 months ago

India records 1,134 new Covid cases, active tally crosses 7,000 mark

Hindustan Times  

India on Wednesday recorded a single-day rise of 1,134 new Covid cases, with the active case tally surpassing the 7,000 mark, news agency PTI reported quoting Health ministry data. The rise in Covid cases was attributed to the sudden change in season and people not taking the booster vaccine shot. The number of active cases has increased to 7,026, comprising …

India saved over 3.4 mn lives under nationwide Covid vaccination campaign
1 year, 10 months ago

India saved over 3.4 mn lives under nationwide Covid vaccination campaign

Live Mint  

India was able to save more than 3.4 million lives by undertaking a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign at an unprecedented scale, a Stanford University report released by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya showed. The working paper report titled ‘Healing the Economy: Estimating the Economic Impact on India's vaccination and related issues’ said that the Covid vaccination campaign also yielded a …

Covid-19: Active Cases in Country Dip to 2,149
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19: Active Cases in Country Dip to 2,149

News 18  

India logged 104 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 2,149, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The active cases comprises 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the ministry website. According to the ministry’s website, 220.17 crore doses of Covid …

95% vaccine coverage needed to stop further measles outbreaks: Task force
1 year, 11 months ago

95% vaccine coverage needed to stop further measles outbreaks: Task force

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The state-appointed measles task force has warned civic corporations of another outbreak in February or March. The task force said Maharashtra has to attain 90 to 95% measles vaccination coverage to stop further outbreaks. Dr Subhash Salunkhe, former Director of Health for Maharashtra, who heads the task force, said all district health officers, civil surgeons, and municipal health officers …

Mumbai reports three fresh measles cases, no death | What are doctors' advice
2 years ago

Mumbai reports three fresh measles cases, no death | What are doctors' advice

India TV News  

Three fresh cases of measles were reported in Mumbai on Tuesday, taking the total tally of cases in the city since the start of the year to 496. In the wake of a rise in measles cases among children, the Centre has also advised states to administer one additional dose for measles and rubella to all children of 9 months …

Measles outbreak: What it tells us about India’s vaccination coverage | In Focus podcast
2 years ago

Measles outbreak: What it tells us about India’s vaccination coverage | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Just when it feels like we’ve gotten over the coronavirus pandemic, another infectious disease has been making the rounds: measles. Over the past few months, several States in India, notably Maharashtra and Kerala, have seen outbreaks of hundreds of cases of measles and several deaths of children. Last month, the World Health Organisation declared measles to be an “imminent threat …

Maharashtra Measles Outbreak: Cases Top 724, Over 300 Infections in Mumbai; Centre Issues Vaccination Guidelines
2 years ago

Maharashtra Measles Outbreak: Cases Top 724, Over 300 Infections in Mumbai; Centre Issues Vaccination Guidelines

News 18  

Maharashtra is facing a measles outbreak with the capital city Mumbai being the worst affected. State surveillance officer Dr Pradip Awate told TOI, “There are new hotspots in Pune, Nanded, Auranagabad, Buldhana now.” According to a government press release, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is regularly reviewing the situation. Amid the upsurge across several states, the Centre on Wednesday told all …

12 deaths, 233 cases and counting… Why Mumbai is witnessing a measles outbreak
2 years, 1 month ago

12 deaths, 233 cases and counting… Why Mumbai is witnessing a measles outbreak

Firstpost  

Mumbai is in the grips of a measles outbreak; the city has already recorded 12 deaths and 233 cases of the contagious viral disease. “It is also clear that in all such geographies, the effected children were predominantly unvaccinated and the average coverage of Measles and Rubella Containing Vaccine among the eligible beneficiaries is also significantly below the national average,” …

What Makes India's Covid Vaccination Programme A Global Best Practice In Public Health
2 years, 1 month ago

What Makes India's Covid Vaccination Programme A Global Best Practice In Public Health

News 18  

On April 14, 2020, India’s Prime Minister made an appeal to scientists and researchers to take the lead in developing a vaccine against the coronavirus. The group was tasked with formulating an implementation strategy for the Covid-19 vaccine including the selection of vaccine candidates, procurement of vaccines, prioritisation of population groups for vaccination, enabling digital infrastructure, vaccine delivery platforms as …

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget
2 years, 2 months ago

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget

The Hindu  

The government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is in its final leg with the Health Ministry deciding against procuring more vaccines as of now and surrendering ₹4,237 crore, or nearly 85% of the 2022-23 budget allocation for inoculation purposes, to the Finance Ministry. Official sources told PTI that more than 1.8 crore doses are still available with the governments at the Centre …

India Reports 2,678 New Covid-19 Cases, 10 Deaths in a Day
2 years, 2 months ago

India Reports 2,678 New Covid-19 Cases, 10 Deaths in a Day

News 18  

India has recorded a single-day rise of 2,678 new COVID-19 cases, pushing its tally of the infections to 4,46,23,997, while the count of active cases has increased to 26,583, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The count of active cases now comprises 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased …

Booster dose: Telangana fares better amid high hesitancy
2 years, 2 months ago

Booster dose: Telangana fares better amid high hesitancy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As the Central government’s 75-day window for free booster shots has ended, only 41.5 per cent of Telangana's adult population has taken the third dose of Covid vaccine. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh has covered the highest population among all states, with 44.4 per cent coverage. Significantly, AP’s coverage of its 60 plus population, who are more at risk from Covid, …

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k

Live Mint  

India has witnessed a marginal decline in daily Covid-19 cases on Saturday with country recording 4,912 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to an update given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country conducted 3,03,888 Covid tests in the last 24 hours, with the total number of tests conducted so far at 89.33 crore. The …

Active Covid Cases in Country Increase to 46,389
2 years, 3 months ago

Active Covid Cases in Country Increase to 46,389

News 18  

India added 6,422 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,16,479, while the active cases increased to 46,389, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The active cases comprise 2.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.71 per cent, the ministry said. The daily positivity …

Major Dip in Daily Covid Cases in Country, 30 Deaths
2 years, 3 months ago

Major Dip in Daily Covid Cases in Country, 30 Deaths

News 18  

India saw a major decline in daily Covid cases with 5,439 new coronavirus infections being reported, while the active cases declined to 65,732, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. According to the data updated at 8 am, the active cases comprise 0.15 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to …

Addl 9.6 cr precaution doses administered during Covid vaccine Amrit Mahotsav campaign: Govt
2 years, 3 months ago

Addl 9.6 cr precaution doses administered during Covid vaccine Amrit Mahotsav campaign: Govt

India TV News  

Covid vaccine Amrit Mahotsav campaign: As the Covid vaccine Amrit Mahotsav campaign entered its 42nd day on Friday, a total of 14.7 crore precaution doses have been administered so far. This includes an additional 9.6 crore precaution doses which were administered during the campaign, the Union Health Ministry said. With more than 211 crore COVID-19 vaccination doses administered, India has …

An End to Foreign-return Vaccine Woes: India to Offer Remaining Covid-19 Shots Domestically
2 years, 4 months ago

An End to Foreign-return Vaccine Woes: India to Offer Remaining Covid-19 Shots Domestically

News 18  

Individuals who have received Covid-19 vaccines abroad and wish to get their second dose or booster shot in India can now do so. The development comes following an August 18 report by the Times of India which highlighted the issues people who had been jabbed abroad faced when they tried to receive a second or third shot here because the …

India logs 11,539 fresh Covid-19 cases, active cases below one-lakh mark
2 years, 4 months ago

India logs 11,539 fresh Covid-19 cases, active cases below one-lakh mark

Live Mint  

India on Saturday reported 11,539 new Covid-19 infections in the past 24 hours, taking the country's active caseload to 99,879, according to the Union Health Ministry data. Under the nationwide vaccination drive, more than 209.67 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered to the eligible beneficiaries so far, including 26,58,755 doses administered in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Delhi on …

How India Pursued Covid-19 Vaccine Diplomacy Amid Vaccine Nationalism By Rich Nations
2 years, 4 months ago

How India Pursued Covid-19 Vaccine Diplomacy Amid Vaccine Nationalism By Rich Nations

ABP News  

The last 30 months have seen the world getting ravaged by Covid-19. When rich nations of the Global North were stockpiling and hoarding Covid-19 vaccines, many times more than their population, India not only spearheaded one of the largest vaccine drives within the country but also shared the vaccine doses with low- and middle-income countries worldwide. India supplied 23.9 crore …

COVID-19: Over 7.20 crore unutilized vaccine doses available with States, Union Territories says health ministry
2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19: Over 7.20 crore unutilized vaccine doses available with States, Union Territories says health ministry

Firstpost  

The vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday informed that more than 7.20 crore balance and unutilized COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available …

Go For More Tests, Faster Vaccination: Worried by Uptick in Covid Graph, Centre's Advisory to 7 States
2 years, 4 months ago

Go For More Tests, Faster Vaccination: Worried by Uptick in Covid Graph, Centre's Advisory to 7 States

News 18  

Ramp up testing, promote Covid-appropriate behaviour and increase the pace of vaccination, the Centre has told Delhi and six states amid a spike in coronavirus cases, especially ahead of the festive season. The state must also closely monitor districts reporting higher cases, positivity rates and clusters to prevent further spread of infection and effective case management,” he stressed in the …

India logs 19,406 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 4.96%
2 years, 4 months ago

India logs 19,406 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 4.96%

Firstpost  

The active cases comprise 0.31 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.50 per cent New Delhi: With 19,406 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,41,26,994, while active cases declined to 1,34,793, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The …

Covid-19 update: India sees another rise with 19,893 cases in 24 hrs
2 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 update: India sees another rise with 19,893 cases in 24 hrs

Live Mint  

India on 4 August reported another rise in Covid-19 cases with 19,893 new infections. This sharp rise comes after India reported 17,135 Covid-19 on 3 August after a drop in infection a day prior with 13,734 cases and 34 deaths. Under the Covid-19 nationwide vaccination program, a total of 38,20,676 doses were administered in the last 24 hours taking India's …

India records 19,673 Covid cases, 39 fatalities in a day
2 years, 4 months ago

India records 19,673 Covid cases, 39 fatalities in a day

The Hindu  

India's COVID-19 case rally rose by 19,673 in a day to reach 4,40,19,811 while active cases reached 1,43,676, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. Active caseload increased by 292 in a day and comprise 0.33% of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.48%, the Ministry said. India's COVID-19 case tally had crossed …

India records 19,673 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 4.96%
2 years, 4 months ago

India records 19,673 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 4.96%

Firstpost  

Active caseload comprise 0.33 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was at 98.48 per cent New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 case rally rose by 19,673 in a day to reach 4,40,19,811, while active cases reached 1,43,676, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. Active caseload increased by 292 in a day and …

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre
2 years, 5 months ago

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre

Firstpost  

Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said as on 19 July, 2022, a total of 200.34 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to beneficiaries above 12 years of age in the country New Delhi: India has supplied 23.9 crore doses of coronavirus vaccine to 101 countries and UN entities in the form of grant, commercial export, or …

4 Cr Eligible Beneficiaries Havn't Taken Even Single Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine as on July 18: Govt
2 years, 5 months ago

4 Cr Eligible Beneficiaries Havn't Taken Even Single Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine as on July 18: Govt

News 18  

An estimated 4 crore eligible beneficiaries have not taken even a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine as on July 18, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. A total of 1,78,38,52,566 vaccine doses have been administered free of cost in Government Covid Vaccination Centres till July 18, she said in a written reply. …

India reports 45 covid deaths, over 21,000 fresh cases in a day
2 years, 5 months ago

India reports 45 covid deaths, over 21,000 fresh cases in a day

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India reported 45 covid-19 deaths and 21,566 new cases in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry data stated on Thursday. The central government reviewed covid-19 situation in 115 districts of nine states showing an upsurge in cases and positivity rate, and flagged concerns regarding low levels of testing and vaccination. States were directed to report and …

India crosses 200-cr vaccine doses landmark, PM writes to vaccinators lauding their efforts
2 years, 5 months ago

India crosses 200-cr vaccine doses landmark, PM writes to vaccinators lauding their efforts

India TV News  

India crosses 200-cr vaccine doses landmark: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to all vaccinators lauding their efforts as India crossed the COVID-19 vaccination milestone of administering 200 crore doses to its citizens. Our vaccinators, healthcare workers and support staff, and frontline workers have played a critical role in protecting Indians," the prime minister wrote in the letter. …

Two billion Covid vaccine doses given in India, government says
2 years, 5 months ago

Two billion Covid vaccine doses given in India, government says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s health ministry on Sunday …

India crosses milestone of 200 crore vaccinations against COVID-19 in 18 months
2 years, 5 months ago

India crosses milestone of 200 crore vaccinations against COVID-19 in 18 months

The Hindu  

India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination drive surpassed the 200-crore milestone on Sunday and as per provisional reports till 1 p.m., a total of 2,00,00,15,631 doses have been administered across the country. It took the country almost nine months to reach the 100-crore mark and another nine months to touch the 200-crore vaccination mark since the start of the drive on January …

PM Modi hails India\'s 200 crore COVID vaccination feat
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi hails India\'s 200 crore COVID vaccination feat

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India crossed the milestone of administering 200 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses at around Sunday noon, almost one-and-a-half years after starting the drive in January 2021. The administration of 200 crore doses includes 101.9 crore doses as the first jab, while 92.6 crore doses as the second and 5.49 crore as precaution dose. As many as 71 per cent …

Battling Terrains, Myths, Disbeliefs: How India Went an Extra Mile to Hit 200 Cr Covid Vaccination Milestone
2 years, 5 months ago

Battling Terrains, Myths, Disbeliefs: How India Went an Extra Mile to Hit 200 Cr Covid Vaccination Milestone

News 18  

In 2020, the world was in a desperate situation. Will like to thank all Indians for accepting the vaccine to make themselves, their near and dear ones and community safe.” Anant Bhan, an adjunct professor and researcher in bioethics at Mangaluru’s Yenepoya University, said it is a “matter of pride” that India today has reached 200 crore vaccination. “This shows …

India logs 20,528 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours; active cases increased to 1,43,449
2 years, 5 months ago

India logs 20,528 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours; active cases increased to 1,43,449

Firstpost  

According to the health ministry, active cases comprise 0.33 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.47 per cent New Delhi: With 20,528 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,37,50,599, while the active cases increased to 1,43,449, according to the Union Health Ministry …

India's Covid Vaccinations Hit 200 Crore Mark in Big Milestone for 7-Phase Drive Under Modi's Leadership
2 years, 5 months ago

India's Covid Vaccinations Hit 200 Crore Mark in Big Milestone for 7-Phase Drive Under Modi's Leadership

News 18  

India has crossed record 200 crore mark in Covid-19 vaccinations within 18 months of launching the inoculation exercise in January last year. #200CroreVaccinations https://t.co/FtobFYBprV— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya July 17, 2022 A seven-phase vaccination drive was followed on the principle of Prioritization for Vaccine Administration based on scientific advice and global best practices, government officials told News18. While some experts had …

Milestone! India crosses 2 billion Covid-19 vaccination mark in 18 months
2 years, 5 months ago

Milestone! India crosses 2 billion Covid-19 vaccination mark in 18 months

India TV News  

Highlights Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India cross 200-crore mark 98% of adult population has received at least one dose while 90% have been fully vaccinated 81% of those aged 12-14 years have taken the first dose while 56% are fully vaccinated Covid-19 vaccines in India: India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the …

Kejriwal urges Delhiites to get Covid precaution dose, says 'will set up vaccination in schools'
2 years, 5 months ago

Kejriwal urges Delhiites to get Covid precaution dose, says 'will set up vaccination in schools'

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged Delhiites to get the precaution dose. Delhi Covid 19 news: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged Delhiites to get the precaution dose against Covid 19 saying only around 10 per cent of people has done so far in the city. He also urged parents to get their children aged …

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination nears 200 crore
2 years, 5 months ago

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination nears 200 crore

India Today  

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country neared the 200-crore mark on Saturday, the Union health ministry said. Over 14.94 lakh precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were given to people in the 18-59 age group till 10 pm, with the majority administered for free under the government's special 75-day drive 'COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav'. The next phase of …

India Set to Achieve Milestone of 200 Crore Covid Vaccinations
2 years, 5 months ago

India Set to Achieve Milestone of 200 Crore Covid Vaccinations

News 18  

India is on the brink of administering 200 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses. Before India’s new milestone is achieved in what is being called the “largest vaccine drive” by the central government, union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted saying history was about to be created under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The countdown to two billion doses began earlier …

Data | Less than 4% Indians got COVID-19 booster dose, among lowest in the world
2 years, 5 months ago

Data | Less than 4% Indians got COVID-19 booster dose, among lowest in the world

The Hindu  

After reducing the gap between the second dose and the precautionary dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from nine to six months for adults, the government on Wednesday announced free booster shots for adults for the next 75 days. Strikingly, India’s progress in the administration of the first two doses was relatively better, with 65.5% of the population getting both shots, …

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of Covid vaccines administered to beneficiaries in 18-59 age group
2 years, 5 months ago

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of Covid vaccines administered to beneficiaries in 18-59 age group

India TV News  

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered to beneficiaries in the age group of 18-59 years till 10 pm on Friday, with a majority of those being free under a special 75-day drive launched by the government. The "COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav" to provide free precaution doses of the vaccines to everyone aged 18 years and above …

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