The 42nd day of the country-wide COVID-19 vaccination program saw 2,84,297 vaccine doses administered to healthcare workers (HCWs) and frontline workers (FLWs), taking the overall number of vaccinations to more than 1.37 crores, stated the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Friday.

Overall 1,37,56,940 doses have been administered across 2,89,320 sessions, according to the provisional report till 6 pm on Friday. Overall, 66,37,049 (76.6%) HCWs have received the first dose while 22,04,083 (62.9%) HCWs have been administered their second dose. Additionally, 49,15,808 (47.7%) FLWs have received the first dose. The five states that have recorded the highest number of vaccinations include Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra… (NDTV – ANI, February 26, 2021)