New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said that 70 percent of the country's adult population has been taken the first dose of the corona vaccine. Thus, the total dose figure in the country has crossed 91 crore. According to officials, 25 percent of the country's adult population has been administered both doses of corona vaccine.

The vaccine is a big weapon to fight against the coronavirus epidemic and that is why vaccination is being done rapidly across the country. The Health Minister tweeted, "Strong nation, fast vaccination: India has given the first dose of covid-19 vaccine to 70 percent of the population. The country led by PM Narendra Modi is setting new records in the fight against coronavirus infection. India should maintain it, let's fight against corona.''

According to a report up to 7 a.m., 23,46,176 doses of vaccines have been administered in the last 24 hours, with the number of doses so far crossing 90.79 crores. The Ministry said that 88,05,668 immunization sessions have been held across the country.

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