COVID-19 Vaccination for all above 18: Here's how states have performed so far 2021


The vaccination drive will be opened up for all above the age of 18 from May 1, the Central government announced on April 19. The immunisation drive was currently restricted to only citizens aged above 45.

More than 12.38 crore vaccinations have been administered across India on the 93-day since the drive began on January 16, according to the April 19 update, with 12,30,007 new vaccinations reported in the last 24 hours. 

The government’s decision to open up vaccines for all above the age of 18 years comes amidst surging cases across the country. India has reported more than 2 lakh new cases for the last five consecutive days. While on the other hand the pace of daily vaccinations has increased in the recent past, it been fluctuating, data show.