BackCovid vaccine: Over 115 cr doses administered in India so far, says govt
According to officials, over 80 per cent of the eligible population in India has received the first dose of the vaccine while more than 41 per cent have been fully inoculated.
PremiumThe Union health ministry on Thursday claimed that the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 115 crore.
In a tweet, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, "The country is getting protected through vaccination every day. As India's vaccination coverage crosses the 115 crore mark, PM Narendra Modi ji's words ring true -- once Indians decide to do something, nothing is impossible!
"Har Ghar Dastak strengthening the world's largest vaccination drive!" he said.
The Indian government has recently launched a month-long 'Har Ghar Dastak' campaign for house-to-house COVID-19 vaccination of those who are yet to take a dose and those whose second dose is overdue.
According to officials, over 80 per cent of the eligible population in India has received the first dose of the vaccine while more than 41 per cent have been fully inoculated.
However, the ministry had on Wednesday declared that the number of individuals fully vaccinated individuals against COVID-19 surpassed the partially vaccinated population.
Mandaviya had recently said that over 12 crore beneficiaries are due for their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and had urged the state health ministers to ensure that all adult population is covered with the first doses during the ongoing 'Har Ghar Dastak' campaign, while those who are due for the second doses are also motivated to take the jab.
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