Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday acquired his first dose of coronavirus vaccine at Delhi’s premier All India Institutes of Medical Sciences.
“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. I appeal to all those who are eligible to take the vaccine. Together, let us make India COVID-19 free!” he tweeted with an image of him receiving the shot.
The prime minister went to AIIMS early this morning. He is seen carrying a gamcha from Assam, which is symbolic of the blessings of girls from the state. He was administered the COVAXIN (Bharat BioTech) by Sister P Niveda, from Puducherry. The second nurse is from Kerala.
India will broaden its coronavirus vaccination programme as we speak to cowl individuals over 60 years of age and people above 45 with co-morbidities.
In the primary section, 1.43 crore doses of Covishield and Covaxin vaccines had been administered to 2 precedence teams: healthcare and frontline staff.
While the second section of vaccination comes at a time when India’s energetic Covid instances are below management, eight states — Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh — have been a explanation for concern, reporting an uptick in day by day instances within the final two weeks.
From March 1, the slots can be open from 9 am until 3 pm, and the appointments will be booked anytime earlier than 3 pm, topic to availability.
