Uttar Pradesh records max 10.06 lakh jabs in a day

The state administered 10.06 lakh first doses of Covid vaccine in 24 hours, which the state government hailed as a milestone. Previously, the government had conducted 10.03 lakh vaccinations on July 6.

Updated On Jul 25, 2021 at 04:12 PM IST

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LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh on Saturday created a benchmark when it broke its own record of vaccinating the highest number of people against Covid-19 in a single day.

The state administered 10.06 lakh first doses of Covid vaccine in 24 hours, which the state government hailed as a milestone. Previously, the government had conducted 10.03 lakh vaccinations on July 6.

Additional chief secretary (ACS) health Amit Mohan Prasad said that over 4.38 crore people had received both doses of the vaccine in UP, the highest in the country. “The feat was achieved on Saturday—a day when the government shifts its focus on routine immunisation of children while Covid vaccination continues. It is a benchmark for the state. Both vaccinations and Covid testing remain the highest in UP across the country,” said ACS health.