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Over 3 Crore Youngsters In 15-18 Age Group Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19: Union Health Minister Mandaviya
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Over 3 crore youngsters between the 15-18 age group are now fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus infection, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday.
'What a great feat by our young warriors! Over 3 crore youngsters between 15-18 age group are now fully vaccinated against #COVID19. Young India is taking the world's largest vaccination drive to the next level! #SabkoVaccineMuftVaccine,' Mandaviya tweeted.
The development comes as India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 178.55 crore mark till Saturday morning.
According to a Health Ministry statement, more than 24.62 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses (24,62,562), including precaution jabs, were administered to the beneficiaries in the last 24 hours.
(With inputs from PTI)
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