Report by Tanya Singh:
The total 1,11,39,516 COVID-19 infections in the country, there are over 1.70 lakh active cases. More than 1.08 crore patients have recuperated from the viral infection, said the Union health ministry on Wednesday.
The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses given in the country has crossed 1.54 crore which include 6,09,845 shots administered on Tuesday, the Union health ministry said in its provisional data. India registered 14,989 fresh COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours, taking the overall count to 1,11,39,516.The toll was increased to 1,57,346 after 98 more patients succumbed to the viral infection.The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on 16 January with healthcare workers (HCWs) being inoculated against the virus.
Vaccination of the frontline workers (FLWs) started from 2 February. The second phase of COVID-19 vaccination commenced on 1 March for those who are over 60 years of age and for people aged 45 and above with specified co-morbid conditions. A total of 1,54,61,864 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 7 pm, the ministry said.