6,09,121 Doses of Vaccines Administered to Beneficiaries in Isles So Far

Port Blair, Jan. 7: The safety of the citizens is the foremost priority of the Administration, especially during this pandemic time. To shield its citizens from the corona virus, the vaccination of eligible beneficiaries is being initiated by the Administration in different parts of the Islands.  

Accordingly, the vaccination began with administering of COVISHIELD vaccine for Health Care Workers followed by frontline workers and vulnerable population with co-morbidities.

Meanwhile, the vaccination drive is continuing smoothly in A&N Islands. As per data available, a total of 6,09,121 beneficiaries have been vaccinated so far in A&N Islands. A total of 3288 people were vaccinated today.

2499 beneficiaries were vaccinated in South Andaman District, out of which 1711 beneficiaries were in the age group of 15-18 years while 500 beneficiaries were in the age group of 18-44 years. Similarly, 516 beneficiaries were vaccinated in North & Middle Andaman District out of which 408 beneficiaries were in the age group of 15-18 years while 94 beneficiaries were in the age group of 18-44years. 273 beneficiaries were vaccinated in Nicobar District, out of which 232 beneficiaries were in the age group of 15-18 years while 33 beneficiaries were in the age group of 18-44 years.