The state government would organise a virtual event to celebrate the occasion.
The country had witnessed a steady increase in Covid-19 cases after which the government speed up the Covid-19 vaccination drive. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh completed its 100% first dose of Covid-19 vaccination.
According to the statement, on Saturday the state Health Minister informed that Himachal Pradesh had become the first state in the country to complete vaccination of the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine of 18 plus age group.
The Health Minister of state government, Rajiv Saizal said, "The state has completed the first dose of the vaccination to people of 18 plus age group with 100 per cent completion and it aims to complete the hundred per cent vaccination of both the doses by November 30, 2021." He also said the state would organise a special virtual event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries and health care workers of the state government. He said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated the efforts of the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for Covid-19 Management and also in the field of vaccination, the state has been doing right from the beginning."
According to the 2011 census, 4700681 people out of the 18 plus age group have been vaccinated.
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