India administers 1.2 cr Covid vaccine doses, sets new single-day record

With 1,21,99,599 doses so far in a day, India on Tuesday achieved another vaccination milestone for the second time in five days, taking the cumulative doses administered in the country to over 65-crore, the Union Health Ministry said. 

In a tweet, Union Health Minister Mansukh Madaviya said that Tuesday’s vaccine figures have crossed the previous single-day record of 1.09 crore shots. As many as 50 crore people received their first Covid-19 vaccine dose, he added.

Mandaviya wrote on Twitter, “Congratulations, as India administers another 1 crore #COVID19 vaccinations today…. Highest one-day record of 1.09 crore vaccine doses achieved till 6 pm – and still counting.”

In the meantime, India reported 30,941 new Covid-19 cases and 350 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday. The new fatalities pushed the Covid death toll in the country to 4,38,560. Notably, of the total new cases recorded in the country, Kerala reported 19,622 new Covid cases and 132 deaths on Monday.

On Sunday, India reported 42,909 new Covid-19 cases and 380 related fatalities. As many as 36,275 patients recovered in the country from the disease in the last 24 hours taking the total recoveries to 3,19,59,680. The current recovery rate is at 97.53 per cent.

Correspondent

Recent Posts

Rahul Gandhi’s Patna visit is crucial for India Alliance

The political atmosphere in the India Alliance has been under the scanner since long now.…

5 minutes ago

UAE Steps In To Support Pakistan, Extending $2 Billion Deposits With Pakistan Central Bank

UAE confirmed the rollover of two $1 billion deposits with Pakistan, strengthening its financial position…

7 minutes ago

Gehlot supports Rahul Gandhi’s RSS statement, expresses concern over National condition

The BJP is leaving no stone unturned in escalating the remarks made by the Leader…

9 minutes ago

UN Agencies Braced For Turbulence As Trump Return Sparks Swift Funding Fears

Trump's potential return has UN agencies anxious about swift funding cuts and renewed isolation, threatening…

16 minutes ago

Mamata slams Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘true independence’ statement

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent statement…

46 minutes ago

Arrested South Korean President Yoon Skips Second Day Of Questioning

President Yoon's refusal to cooperate with questioning follows his arrest amid a probe into his…

1 hour ago