NEW DELHI, March 2 (Xinhua) -- The phase 2 of the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine drive began in India on Monday. The phase 2 would inoculate those above the age of 60 and those over 45 with comorbidities.

India's COVID-19 tally rose to 11,112,241 on Monday, as 15,510 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, the latest data from the federal health ministry showed.