Modi takes first dose of coronavirus vaccine at Delhi’s AIIMS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS here and appealed to all those who are eligible to get inoculated.

“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,” Modi 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.

Sister P Niveda, from Puducherry, administered the made-in-India COVAXIN (Bharat BioTech) to PM Modi.

The prime minister also posted a picture of himself taking the first dose of the vaccine in which he is seen sporting an Assamese ‘gamocha’ and getting inoculated with a smile on his face.

Sister Niveda and a second nurse, Rosamma Ali, from Kerala can be seen in the picture posted by Modi.

The prime minister went to AIIMS without any arrangement of “route” on the roads, thus choosing early morning to ensure no inconvenience to people.

The second phase of India’s vaccination drive will mainly cover people above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities from today and registration will take place on the Co-WIN2.0 portal from 9 am.

Citizens will be able to register and book an appointment for vaccination, anytime and anywhere, using the Co-WIN 2.0 portal or through other IT applications such as Arogya Setu.

Registration will open at 9 am on March 1 at www.cowin.gov.in, the ministry said.