61.06 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered by States/UTs in May 2021: Centre

COVID-19 vaccination policy in India: Amid the vaccination drive, the Central Government has been constantly in touch with the COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers and has opened up different procurement options for States and UTs since May 1, 2021. The government said that there have been several unfounded media reports that have peddled misinformation among the masses regarding this exercise of national importance. Also Read | Coronavirus India Updates: Myths and Facts of COVID-19 vaccination; here is what PM Modi govt doing to vaccinate Indians There have been reports alleging that the Union Government promising 120 million doses of vaccines during June 2021 while administering only around 58 million doses from the total of 79 million doses available in the month of May. This report is factually incorrect and without any basis, it added. Also Read | Third wave of coronavirus in Maharashtra? Over 8,000 children test positive in 1 district As per the data at 7:00 am, on June 1, 2021, between May 1-31, 2021, a total of 61.06 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered by States/ UTs. A total of 16.22 million balance and unutilized doses were available with States/ UTs, it said, adding that the total vaccine shots available from May 1– May 31 were 79.45 million. Some media reports have criticized India’s COVID-19 vaccination policy based on unverified quotes, it further said, adding that these reports questioning the prioritization of population segments are not supported by full information on the matter. In India the primary objectives of COVID-19 Vaccination are:

• Protect the healthcare as part of the pandemic response system.
• Prevent deaths due to COVID-19 and protect individuals at highest risk and vulnerability of mortality due to disease.

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