This is reported by TASS with reference to data from the country's government.

It is noted that at least 191 thousand people were vaccinated against coronavirus infection during the first day of the vaccination campaign.

“The first day of the massive nationwide COVID-19 vaccination program was successful.

A total of 3,352 vaccination sessions were held, at which, according to preliminary reports, 191,181 people were vaccinated, ”the statement said.

On January 16, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a vaccination campaign against the COVID-19 coronavirus infection.