India's Covid vaccination coverage crosses 160.43 cr

January 21, 2022 10:47

India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 160.43 crores after over 70 lakh vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday.

As per government data, 70,49,779 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. Consequently, the total vaccines administered have gone up to 1,60,43,70,484 as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,72,80,628 sessions, the ministry said.

The ministry also informed that 68,61,926 precautionary doses have been administered so far.

In the age groups 15-18 years, 3,96,06,464 vaccine doses have been administered.

India's COVID vaccination drive completed one year on January 16, 2022.-- ANI

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