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New Delhi : The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16, 2021, and vaccination of the all eligible population above 18 years of age started from May 1, 2021. The next phase of COVID-19 vaccination commenced on January 3, 2022, for adolescents in the age group of 15-18 years.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the youth who got vaccinated today and their parents. He also urged more youngsters to get vaccinated in the coming days.
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya also congratulated the country on administering nearly 40 lakh Covid-19 Vaccine Doses between 15-18 age group on the 1st day of vaccination drive for adolescents, according to a PIB releaze.
India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 146.61 Crore (146,61,36,622) on January 3, 2022. More than 90 lakh (90,47,637) Vaccine Doses were administered till 7 pm on January 3. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.