World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Friday congratulated India Vaccination of greater than half of its grownup inhabitants and crossed the 620 million mark in its nationwide vaccination marketing campaign.
“India achieves 50% protection (not less than one dose) of grownup inhabitants -> 620 million doses administered, 10 million final day! Congratulations to the 1000’s of personnel concerned. Immunization with public well being and private preventive measures will defend all !” Swaminathan tweeted.
India achieved 50% protection (not less than one dose) of the grownup inhabitants – >620 million doses administered, up from 10 million on the day past! Congratulations to the 1000’s of personnel concerned on this. Vaccination together with public well being and private preventive measures will defend everybody!
— Soumya Swaminathan (@doctorsoumya) August 27, 2021
India on Friday delivered a document 10 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine in a single day, a feat that Prime Minister Narendra Modi known as “significant”.
“Record vaccination numbers today! Crossing 1 crore is a significant achievement. Kudos to the vaccinated and those who made the vaccination campaign a success,” wrote PM Modi.
Record vaccination numbers right now!
Crossing 1 crore is a big achievement. Congratulations to those that acquired vaccinated and people who made the vaccination marketing campaign a hit.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 27, 2021
Many others joined Swaminathan in congratulating the nation. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in a tweet lauded the “collective efforts of the government, R&D community, vaccine makers” and well being care employees who made this potential.
Congratulations, India, on reaching this large milestone. The collective efforts of the federal government, the R&D group, vaccine producers and thousands and thousands of well being employees have made this achievement potential. @PMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA https://t.co/cmvQiAfSZG
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) August 27, 2021
Meanwhile, India reported 46,759 coronavirus circumstances and 509 deaths within the 24 hours ended 8 am on Saturday. With this, the nation’s whole Covid-19 caseload rose to three.26 crore (3,26,49,947), whereas the demise toll rose to 4.37 lakh (4,37,370).
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
