To date, September 17, more than 22 million people have been vaccinated from COVID-19 in India, according to the local Ministry of Health. This is an absolute record for the country. According to the BBC, the reason was the desire of citizens to celebrate in this way the birthday of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 71 years old.
The previous record for vaccinations was set on August 27, when more than 13 million Indians were vaccinated. Indian authorities intend to vaccinate the entire adult population of the country by the end of this year. At the moment, more than 787 million people have been vaccinated.
In India’s financial center, Mumbai, nearly 90% of residents have antibodies to COVID-19, a recent study found. Reported by Reuters. As part of a study conducted by the Mumbai Municipal Office, antibody tests were taken from nearly 9,000 city residents, of whom 65% were previously vaccinated. Antibody levels were higher in those who received at least one dose of the vaccine. The study authors called for an intensified vaccination campaign.
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