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COVID: Over 16.67 cr balance, unutilized vaccine doses available with States, UTs

News Agencies | Updated on: 29 December 2021, 10:57 IST

The Union Government on Wednesday said that over 16.67 crore balance and unutilized COVID vaccine doses are still available with the States and Union Territories (UTs).

According to a press release by the Union Health Ministry, "More than 16.67 crore (16,67,25,556) balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered."


The ministry further informed that more than 149.16 crore (1,49,16,36,985) vaccine doses have been provided to States and UTs so far through the Government of India (free of cost channel) and through the direct state procurement category.

Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 142.47 crore (1,42,46,81,736) as per provisional reports till 7 am on Tuesday, according to the health ministry.

(ANI)

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First published: 29 December 2021, 10:57 IST