Over 23 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the country so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. Of the total doses administered on Saturday, 16,19,504 beneficiaries in the age group 18-44 years received their first dose and 41,058 their second, the ministry also said. About 1,61,57,437 Frontline Workers received first dose and 86,58,805 Frontline Workers were jabbed with the second dose. Besides, 7,06,41,613 and 1,12,93,868 beneficiaries aged over 45 to 60 years old have been administered the first and second dose respectively. As many as 6,05,25,195 and 1,91,99,839 beneficiaries above 60 years have taken the first and second dose.

Source: Mint June 05, 2021 17:37 UTC