27 who received COVID-19 vaccine died so far; 3 deaths reported in last 24 hrs: Health Ministry

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Satursday, a total of 27 persons who had received COVID-19 vaccines have died in India, of which three deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.

No death has been found to be linked with vaccination so far, the Ministry said. Over 80.5 lakh people have been vaccinated in India.

Second dose vaccination started today for the beneficiaries who have completed 28 days after receiving the first dose of vaccine. Till 6pm today, a total of 80,52,454 vaccinations have been carried out