The second phase of the Covid-19 vaccination drive began on Monday in the national Capital, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking the jab on the first day. The drive also saw several senior citizens coming forward to take the first shot.
Meanwhile, Dr Randeep Guleria, AIIMS Director, said that PM’s move to take the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine on the very first day of India opening up the inoculation drive for senior citizens and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities should eliminate any hesitancy from the minds of people about the vaccine. The PM had received the indigenously developed Covaxin jab by Bharat Biotech around 6.30 am on Monday morning after which he was kept under observation for half-and-hour as per protocol, after which he left,” said the officials.
“Took my first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at AIIMS. Remarkable how our doctors and scientists have worked in quick time to strengthen the global fight against Covid-19,” the PM tweeted after taking the vaccine shot. “I appeal to all those who are eligible to take the vaccine. Together, let us make India Covid-19 free!” he said.
“AIIMS was intimated about the Prime Minister’s visit to the hospital to take the vaccine late Sunday night and as such no special arrangement was made for him, Guleria told PTI.
“As it was a week day, he chose to come early in the morning so as not to cause any inconvenience to patients at the hospital,” Guleria said.
