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2nd time in a week, Maharashtra notches record COVID jabs

Sentinel Digital Desk

MUMBAI: For the second time in one week, Maharashtra broke its own national record in daily COVID vaccinations by notching 796,738 jabs, a top official said here on Saturday. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Health Minister Rajesh Tope lauded the health department and medical teams across the state for their dedication which resulted in the record-breaking vaccination figures on Saturday. Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Pradeep Vyas said that by 8 pm on Saturday, the state had administered 796,738 Covid doses for the day. (IANS)

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