India vaccinates more than 1.77 Cr COVID-19 vaccine doses in 48 days

The countrywide vaccination drive in 48 days has vaccinated more than 1.77 Core. The vaccination drive was started on 16thJan2021, Frontline Workers from 2ndFeb2021 and Phase-2 from 1stMarch2021 for those who are more than 60 years old and people who are above age of 45 with specified co-morbid conditions.

According to the Union Ministry of Health, “A total of 1,77,11,287 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 7 pm today. These include 68,38,077 HCWs who have taken the 1st dose and 30,82,942 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 60,22,136 FLWs (1^stdose), 54,177 FLWs (2^nd dose), 14,95,016 beneficiaries more than 60 years old and 2,18,939 beneficiaries aged 45 and above with specific co-morbidities.”