Over 10 mn people vaccinated against Covid in Haryana: Health min Anil Vij
More than one crore eligible beneficiaries have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Haryana till date, Health Minister Anil Vij said on Tuesday.
The minister also congratulated the health department and 'corona warriors' for the "big achievement".
So far, over 4.14 lakh healthcare workers and more than 3.79 lakh frontline workers have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Haryana, Vij told reporters here.
"Similarly, more than 26.68 lakh people above 60 years, over 27 lakh people between 45 years and 60 years and more than 38.91 lakh people in 18-44 age group have been vaccinated," he said.
"Thus, so far, over one crore beneficiaries have been vaccinated (in the state)," he said.
Vij said this is a "big achievement" for the state government and the vaccination programme will continue till all the eligible beneficiaries have been vaccinated.
According to health department data, out of the total beneficiaries vaccinated, nearly 26 lakh were from Gurugram and Faridabad, both of which