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COVID-19: Over 16.50 crore balance, unutilised vaccines available with States, UTs

News Agencies | Updated on: 12 January 2022, 10:07 IST

The Union Government on Wednesday said that over 16.50 Crore (16,50,88,086) balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccines are still available with the states and Union Territories (UTs).

The Union Health Ministry, in a press release, said, "more than 16.50 Crore (16,50,88,086) balance and unutilized COVID-19 Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered".


Further, the ministry said over 157.13 crore (1,57,13,43,575) vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through the Government of India (free of cost channel) and through the direct state procurement category.

Earlier on Tuesday, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 153.70 crores, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

(ANI)

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First published: 12 January 2022, 10:07 IST