New Delhi: Nearly 1 in every 8 Indians has got at least one dose of covid-19 vaccine with nearly 55% of the 211.8 million doses administered till date through walk-in registrations, the union health ministry said on Saturday. “Looking at the actual target population of 18 and above of 944.7million, the number goes up to 17.67% or 2 in every 11 Indians. This data is updated on real time basis on the CoWIN website and is available to view for all, accurate down to the district level in a state," the union health ministry said in a statement busting myths surrounding covid-19 vaccination in India. Additionally, at the time of vaccination, only name, age and gender of any individual are recorded, along with information on the vaccine and vaccination centre. These details of incidence are used to evaluate and ensure the coverage of the vaccination drive at a granular geographical level, the union health ministry said.

Source: Mint May 29, 2021 16:41 UTC