This Article is From Mar 16, 2021

Over 3 Million Get COVID-19 Vaccine In 24 Hours, Highest So Far: Centre

COVID-19 Vaccine India: Of the total 30,39,394 doses given in a span of 24 hours on March 15, 26,27,099 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 today.

Over 3 Million Get COVID-19 Vaccine In 24 Hours, Highest So Far: Centre

India Covid Vaccine: The vaccination of beneficiaries aged over 60 has touched 1 crore within 15 days

New Delhi:

More than 30 lakh people were inoculated against COVID-19 on March 15, the highest in a day so far, taking the total number of vaccine doses administered in the country to 3,29,47,432, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated today.

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 a span of 24 hours on March 15, 26,27,099 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 today.

Of the cumulative 3,29,47,432 doses which have been administered till now, 2,70,79,484 beneficiaries received the 1st dose and 58,67,948 individuals have taken the 2nd dose.
 

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