Covid 19: PM Narendra Modi lauds first dose vaccination of over 50% of youngsters between 15-18 age group

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has lauded the first dose vaccination of over 50% of youngsters between 15-18 age group.  

In response to a tweet by Union Health Minister, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Prime Minister said; "Young and youthful India showing the way!  This is encouraging news. Let us keep the momentum.  It is important to vaccinate and observe all COVID-19 related protocols. Together, we will fight this pandemic."

With the administration of more than 76 lakh Doses (76,35,229) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 158.88 Cr (1,58,88,47,554) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.

Big day for India's fight against COVID-19

Over 50% of our youngesters between 15-18 age group have received their 1st dose of vaccine

Well done, my Young Friends

Your enthusiasm for vaccination is inspiring people all over India

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) 

This has been achieved through 1,70,80,295 sessions. 1,88,157 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients (since the beginning of the pandemic) is now at 3,55,83,039.

Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 93.88%. 2,82,970 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.

India’s Active Caseload is presently at 18,31,000. Active cases constitute 4.83% of the country's total Positive Cases.

The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 18,69,642 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 70.74 Cr (70,74,21,650) cumulative tests.

While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 15.53% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 15.13%.