January 17, 2021 2:39 PM

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Nation's first COVID-19 vaccination drive held successfully, over 1.91 lakh people inoculated on day one

India successfully rolled out the world's largest Covid-19 vaccination drive yesterday. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through video conferencing. More than 1.91 lakh people across the country were inoculated on the first day. <br />'' <br />'' The Health Ministry said not a single case of post-vaccination hospitalisation has been reported so far. SII-produced Covidshield was supplied to all States and UTs, while Bharat Biotech's Covaxin was sent to 12 States. Government said, vaccination drive is probably the beginning of the end of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.<br />'' <br />'' Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said India's COVID 19 vaccination campaign is based on very humane principles and those exposed to maximum risk get priority.<br />'' <br />'' Mr Modi praised those scientists who had been involved in making the vaccine against Corona for the past several months. <br />'' <br />'' He exuded pride how two Made in India vaccines were readied in such a short period. Mr Modi said Indian vaccines are much cheaper than foreign vaccines but are equally good. He said there are some vaccines abroad whose single dose cost up to 5,000 rupees and have to be kept in freeze at minus 70 degree temperature.<br />'' <br />'' Mr Modi highlighted the need to have two doses of corona vaccine. <br />

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