Vaccine recipients’ number crosses 9 lakh

Bangladesh entered into the eighth day of its vaccination drive, with a total number of 9,06,033 vaccine recipients against a target of 35 lakh inoculation in the first month. On Sunday, 1,69,353 people received their first doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine across the country.

Of the recipients, 1,12,848 were male and 56,505 female, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). 

Meanwhile, 32 people developed minor side effects after getting their shots. 

According to the DGHS, more than 17,46,000 people have registered for the vaccination till 6.05pm on Sunday.