Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed citizens on striking the "milestone" of over 150 crore COVID-19 vaccinations across India.
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India’s COVID-19 vaccination program has been launched. It currently uses the vaccines Covishield and Covaxin. There are some issues and challenges that need to be overcome in order to vaccinate all Indians.
India’s COVID-19 vaccination program has been launched. It currently uses the vaccines Covishield and Covaxin. There are some issues and challenges that need to be overcome in order to vaccinate all Indians.
‘India is grateful to all those who have been working to make our vaccination drive a success. We thank our doctors, scientists, innovators, and the health care workers who are vaccinating the people. I urge all those eligible to get their shots. Together, let's fight COVID-19.’
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said: "A remarkable day on the vaccination front! Congratulations to our fellow citizens on crossing the 150 crore milestone. Our vaccination drive has ensured that many lives are saved. At the same time, let us also keep following all COVID-19 related protocols." India is currently facing the third wave of infection, with the Omicron variant making things harder for common citizens. On January 3, India started vaccination for children 15 years and above.
As of Friday morning, India has registered a single-day rise of 1,17,100 new COVID cases, a significant rise from Thursday's 90,928 cases in 24 hours. A total of 302 deaths have also been reported at the same time, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
COVID-19 Cases Top 304.8 Million
Globally, COVID-19 cases have swelled to more than 5.48 million and vaccinations to over 9.39 billion.
Globally, COVID-19 cases have swelled to more than 5.48 million and vaccinations to over 9.39 billion.
Meanwhile, the active caseload has jumped to 3,71,363, constituting 1.05 percent of the country's total positive cases.
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