The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India stood at 141.9 million on Monday, setting an all-new record, according to the data shared by the health ministry. Of the 14,19,11,223 vaccine doses administered through 20,44,954 sessions till 7am on Monday, 92,98,092 were first doses given to healthcare workers, 60,08,236 were second-time doses administered to HCWs, 1,19,87,192 doses were given to frontline workers who have received the first dose and 63,10,273 second dose. On the 100th day of the vaccination drive marked on Sunday, 995,288 vaccine doses were given in total. Out of which, 685,944 people were inoculated in 11,984 sessions with their first dose and 309,344 beneficiaries were given the second dose. And, 2812 people also succumbed to the coronavirus disease in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said.
Source: Hindustan Times April 26, 2021 12:11 UTC