1.08 crore vaccinated in India so far: Union Health Ministry

The Union Health Ministry informed on Saturday that 1,86,081 people, including healthcare and frontline workers, were vaccinated on Saturday, the 36th day of the vaccination drive, which was conducted across 36 states and Union Territories of the country till 6 p.m. With the latest addition, the cumulative figures of vaccination have reached 1,08,38,323 in the country, the ministry informed. Of the cumulative figures, 72,26,653 beneficiaries were healthcare workers, including 8,73,940 who received their second shot, which started in the country on February 13, while the number of frontline workers stood at 36,11,670. The number of first doses administered to healthcare workers is 63,52,713. The highest single day vaccination during the ongoing vaccination drive so far was achieved on February 18, when 6,58,674 beneficiaries were administered the vaccine. (IANS)

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