Coronavirus India Update: Himachal Pradesh achieves 100% first Covid-19 vaccine dose target

The State health minister said that Himachal Pradesh had become the first state in the country to complete Covid-19 vaccination of the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine for the 18 plus age group. Dr. Rajiv Saizal, Health Minister of state government said that "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." Also Read | Reopening of schools: Wait for 2-3 months till children get vaccinated against Covid-19, says Dr Trehan "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 well right from the beginning," he said. Also Read | Coronavirus India Update: DGCA extends suspension of international passenger flights The state health minister also said that the state would organize a special virtual event where PM Modi would interact with beneficiaries and health care workers of the state government. "According to the 2011 census, 4700681 people of 18 plus age group have been vaccinated. According to the state projection, the same age group is 53770820 but 5443113 people gave been vaccinated with the first dose," he added. The Minister promised that if some people would be left for the vaccination and reported, it will be investigated and everyone will be vaccinated soon. Till date, 13 lakh people have been vaccinated in the state, according to the minister. -PTC News

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