Over 25.87 crore Covid vaccine doses provided to states so far: Govt

The ministry said more than 10,81,300 vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by states and union territories within the next three days.

Published: 12th June 2021 01:34 PM  |   Last Updated: 12th June 2021 01:34 PM   |  A+A A-

Health workers administer doses of Covid-19 vaccine to people at a drive-through vaccination camp at a mall in Noida on Monday | Parveen negi

By PTI

NEW DELHI: More than 25.87 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far through the Centre and direct state procurement category, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.

Of 25,87,41,810, the total consumption, including wastage, is 24,76,58,855 doses (according to data available at 8 am on Saturday), the ministry said in a statement.

"More than 1.12 crore (1,12,41,187) Covid vaccine doses are still available with states/UTs to be administered," it added.

Furthermore, the ministry said more than 10,81,300 vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by states and union territories within the next three days.

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