PM Chairs High-level Meeting To Review COVID-19 situation, Vaccination Status

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the coronavirus situation, particularly in the context of the Omicron wave and the status of the vaccination drive in the country.

According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), a detailed presentation on the global scenario and India’s status of COVID-19 was given. PM Modi appreciated the relentless efforts put in by vaccinators, healthcare workers, central and state governments. 

Modi underlined the significance of following the COVID-19 related protocols and urged continued support from the community and participation of the individuals to get vaccinated when due and follow the COVID-19 appropriate behaviour.

The meeting was attended by the Home Minister, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Member (Health) NITI Aayog along with other senior officials.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that with the administration of 18,23,329 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 179.53 crore (1,79,53,95,649). 

The ministry said that 6,554 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients is now at 4,24,20,120. India’s recovery rate stands at 98.70 per cent.

A total of 4,184 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours. India’s active caseload is presently at 44,488 which constitute 0.10 per cent of the country's total positive cases.

"The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 8,73,974 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 77.60 crore (77,60,82,445) cumulative tests," the ministry said. 

Also, the weekly positivity rate in the country currently stands at 0.58 per cent and the daily positivity rate is at 0.48 per cent.

The health ministry added that more than 180.61 crore (1,80,61,57,180) vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through the centre and through the direct state procurement category.

More than 16.24 crore (16,24,54,381) balance and unutilized COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.