"The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from Covid-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest levels," said the Ministry.
The fight against Covid-19 is speeding up and people are getting inoculated as fast as possible. Meanwhile, 100% of the adult population of 6 states and Union Territories have been vaccinated with first dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday lauded the states and UTs for achieving their target of inoculating 100% of the adult population with the first dose of Covid-19 vaccination. As per the information people from Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Sikkim have received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccination.
According to the tweet, the Union Health Minister said, "Congratulations to these states and union territories for administering the first Covid-19 vaccine dose to 100 per cent of the adult population. special appreciation for health workers in these regions for their diligence and commitment."
Meanwhile, other states are also speeding up with their inoculation drives.
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