Over one crore children between the ages of 15 and 18 have now been vaccinated with one dose of Covaxin. The significant milestone was reached in less than three days – with India expanding its COVID-19 inoculation drive to include children earlier this week on Monday.

“Superb enthusiasm among young India for vaccination. Over 1 crore youngsters between 15-18 age group have received 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine…that too on the 3rd day of vaccination drive for children. I appeal to all eligible young friends to get vaccinated at the earliest,” Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted afternoon.