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Over 5 crore adolescents administered first dose of Covid vaccine: Mandaviya

Feb 8, 2022, 17:45 IST

PTI

New Delhi, Feb 8 (PTI) More than 5 crore adolescents in the 15-18 age group have been administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the country, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.

In a tweet, Mandaviya said, "Young India is fighting the pandemic with full vigour. Great going, my young friends!"

With the administration of more than 55.78 lakh vaccine doses in a span of 24 hours, the cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country have exceeded 170.21 crore (1,70,21,72,615), according to provisional reports till 7 am.

The COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents in the 15-18 age group commenced from January 3. PTI PLB DIV DIV

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