Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 pandemic situation in India, particularly in the context of the Omicron wave and the status of the nationwide vaccination drive. Modi lauded the relentless efforts put in by "Vaccinators, Healthcare Workers, Central and State governments".
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The review meeting presented detailed global scenario and India’s status of COVID-19, and highlighted the country's efforts towards the vaccination campaign and an analysis of vaccine effectiveness to aid the lesser hospitalization and low severity and mortality during the recent surge. It was stated in the meeting that India’s pandemic response and vaccination efforts have been lauded globally by WHO, United Nations, International Monetary Fund as well as in the reports of Harvard Business School and Institute for Competitiveness.
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Pointing out the significance of following COVID related protocols, the prime minister urged continued support from community and participation of the individuals to get vaccinated when due and follow the COVID appropriate behaviour.
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 179.51 Crore (1,79,51,20,996) today. More than 15 lakh (15,95,870) Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm Thursday. More than 2.09 Crore (2,09,37,264) Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries (HCWs, FLWs and Over 60 years) for COVID vaccination have been administered so far.
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The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level, the Health Ministry stated in a PIB release.
The COVID-19 Review Meeting was attended by the Home Minister, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Member (Health) NITI Aayog along with other senior officials.
