To over three crore teenagers of ages 15 to 18 years, India had administered both doses of COVID-19 vaccines, revealed sources.
Long Term Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines
Overall effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing severe infection shows a substantial decline in protection after six months.
Overall effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing severe infection shows a substantial decline in protection after six months.
‘Moreover, the daily COVID caseload continues to decline as India on Saturday reported 5,921 fresh COVID infections in the last 24 hours with 289 deaths, taking the death toll to 5,14,878, the union health ministry said.’
"What a great feat by our young warriors! Over 3 crore youngsters between 15-18 age group are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Young India is taking the world's largest vaccination drive to the next level", said Union Health Ministry in a tweet on Saturday. The country has also administered over 2 crore precaution doses among the eligible beneficiaries. Additionally, over 97 per cent of India's adult population has also received their first dose of vaccine against Covid-19.
Meanwhile, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 178.55 crore as on Saturday with the administration of more than 24.62 lakh doses in the last 24 hours. This has been achieved through 2,06,52,074 sessions.
Central Govt, and Panacea to Develop New COVID-19 Vaccines
Indian government is partnering with Panacea and the CEPI, which will provide funding of up to $12.5 million to develop new COVID-19 vaccines.
Indian government is partnering with Panacea and the CEPI, which will provide funding of up to $12.5 million to develop new COVID-19 vaccines.
Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines is Available
South Korea became the latest country to begin administration of the fourth shot of COVID vaccines for people at high-risk last week.
South Korea became the latest country to begin administration of the fourth shot of COVID vaccines for people at high-risk last week.
Over 175 Crore COVID-19 Vaccines Administered
A new milestone of administering over 175 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses has been achieved by India. India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 175.03 crore.
A new milestone of administering over 175 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses has been achieved by India. India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 175.03 crore.
