New Delhi: The Prime Minister was informed that 3.77 crore doses have been administered in the last six days which is more than the entire population of countries like Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Canada.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting with top officials to review the vaccination drive and COVID-19 situation in the country and stressed that the pace of coronavirus testing should not decline as it “remains a key weapon to contain the infections”.
During the meeting, officials apprised the Prime Minister about vaccine supply in coming months and efforts being made to increase production. It was also discussed that 128 districts in the country have vaccinated more than 50 per cent of the 45+ population and 16 districts have vaccinated more than 90 per cent of the 45+ population.
The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the rising speed of vaccinations and said it is important to carry this momentum forward. PM Modi was briefed about the age-wise vaccination coverage and about the vaccine coverage among healthcare workers, frontline workers and general population in various states.
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