Covid vaccination update: Over 48 crore jabs administered in India so far
PremiumAs many as 29,43,889 people in the 18-44 age group were given the first dose of the Covid vaccine and 3,87,076 in this category were given the second dose
Over 51.51 lakh anti-Covid vaccines were administered on Tuesday across the country, taking the total vaccination count to above 48 crore, said the Union health ministry.
Of the total, more than 22 lakh vaccine doses were given in Uttar Pradesh, according to a provisional report by 7 pm.
The ministry said 29,43,889 people in the 18-44 age group were given the first dose and 3,87,076 in this category were given the second dose.
Cumulatively, 16,34,85,422 people in this category across 37 states and Union Territories have received their first dose and a total 98,23,204 have received their second dose since the start of phase-3 of the vaccination drive.
Five states-- Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh -- have administered more than one crore cumulative doses of Covid-19 vaccine in the 18-44 age group.
Also, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Uttarakhand and West Bengal have vaccinated more than 10 lakh beneficiaries in the 18-44 age group with the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, the ministry said.
As of day-200 of the vaccination drive (3 August), a total of 51,51,891 vaccine doses were given.
The ministry said 40,41,132 beneficiaries were given the first dose and 11,10,759 beneficiaries received the second dose.
Final reports would be completed for the day by late night.
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.
Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now!!