India's Covid vaccination coverage exceeds 145 cr

January 02, 2022 08:10

With the administration of more than 22 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses till 7 pm on 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) on Saturday. More than 22 lakh (22,56,362) vaccine doses have been administered till 7 pm on Saturday," 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 begin in the country from January 3. -- ANI

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