Andaman and Nicobar Island becomes the first union territory to have 100% vaccination

Andaman and Nicobar Island becomes the first union territory to have 100% vaccination

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Category : National Published on: December 20 2021

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  • Andaman and Nicobar became the first Union Territory, following Himachal Pradesh, to achieve the goal of 100% vaccination.
  • The vaccination campaign in these islands, like the rest of the country, began on January 16, this year.
  • Only the Covishield vaccine has been used to immunise the entire population of this island.

Important Takeaways

About Andaman and Nicobar Island

  • Capital: Port Blair
  • Districts: 3
  • Lieutenant Governor: Admiral (Retd.) Devendra Kumar Joshi
  • Chief Secretary: Jitendra Narain
  • Latitude separated the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands: 100 N parallel
  • State animal of Andaman Nicobar Islands: Dugong
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