In Delhi, 2,260 cases of coronavirus reported on Saturday. Meanwhile, 6,453 people recovered and 182 died. So far, 14.15 lakh people have been infected. Of these, 13.60 lakh people cured, while 22,013 patients have died. Currently, there are 31,308 patients, who are undergoing treatment.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that the COVID-19 vaccination drive for 18-44 years age group is being halted in the national capital due to lack of doses. During a press conference, Kejriwal targeted PM Modi over vaccine shortage. He said, "Vaccination for the 18+ category halted in Delhi from today. Vaccine stock for this category has been consumed. Due to this, their vaccination centres have been shut. Only a few vaccines are available at some centres which will be administered today."
Kejriwal further said, "Delhi requires 80 lakh doses a month to vaccinate its youth. But it only received 16 lakh doses in May. The Centre has further decreased Delhi's quota in June to 8 lakh doses. The national capital needs 2.5 crore doses to vaccinate all adults."
India has been witnessing a gradual decrease in daily coronavirus cases. In the last two weeks, the infection rate has dipped by about 10 percent. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, India reported 2,57,299 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the cumulative count of the cases to 2,62,89,290. With 4,194 deaths in the last 24 hours, the death toll has increased to 2,95,525.
The country also witnessed 3,57,630 recoveries in the last 24 hours taking the cumulative recoveries to 2,30,70,365. The total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered stand at over 19,33,72,819 crore, informed the health ministry.
