New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed that around 30 lakh people received the first dose of coronavirus vaccine on March 15. The Central Government boosts its vaccination program amid rising coronavirus cases in several states.
According to the Union Health Ministry – The vaccination of 30 lakh people in one day is the highest in a day so far and a total of 3,29,47,432 people have received the first dose of coronavirus vaccine in India.
The vaccination of beneficiaries aged over 60 has touched 1 crore within 15 days, the ministry said.
Of the total 30,39,394 doses given in 24 hours on March 15.
Around 26,27,000 beneficiaries have been administered the 1st dose and 4,12,295 individuals have been given the 2nd dose, according to the data compiled at 7 am.
Of the cumulative 3,29,47,432 doses have been administered till now, 2,70,79,484 beneficiaries received the 1st dose and 58,67,948 individuals have taken the 2nd dose.
The state government and the Central government are also taking necessary steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country. India reports a steady spike in coronavirus cases in the last few days.
Health experts also believe that boosting the vaccination program could be a game-changer for the government in the fight against the coronavirus.
-Vinayak
