Considering the current pace of vaccination, India is expected to receive full vaccine coverage of critical mass or 70 per cent by March 15, 2022. By November-end 70 per cent are expected to receive their first dose
We are in the endgame of Covid-19 pandemic in India, says Harsh Vardhan
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan
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NEW DELHI :
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said the country is in the end game of the COVID-19 pandemic and to succeed at this stage politics should be kept out of the Covid-19 vaccination drive.
The Health Minister urged the people to trust the science behind the covid-19 vaccines, and asked the citizens of the country to ensure that their near and dear ones to get vaccinated on time.
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On the other hand, the U.S. is well ahead of its target
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A policewoman is administered COVID-19 vaccine at IV Town police station in Visakhapatnam on February 25, 2021. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK
On the other hand, the U.S. is well ahead of its target
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in October 2020 that India is expected to receive and utilise 400-500 million doses and cover approximately 200-250 million people by July 2021. If India continues to vaccinate at the current pace, it will have administered just 60 million doses by July 31, 2021 about 15% of the intended target.