PM Modi gets ist dose of Vaccine at AIIMS

Delhi March 01 (PTK) Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi today said, “Took my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS.” Modi also lauded the doctors and scientists of the country and said they have worked in quick time to strengthen the global fight against COVID-19.

“Remarkable how our doctors and scientists have worked in quick time to strengthen the global fight against COVID-19,” Prime Minister Modi wrote on Twitter.

Further, urging those eligible to take the coronavirus vaccine, PM Narendra Modi said, “I appeal to all those who are eligible to take the vaccine. Together, let us make India COVID-19 free!”

Bharat Biotech’s coronavirus vaccine Covaxin had run into a controversy after it got regulatory approval for emergency use without phase-3 trial results.

However, in January, the company’s Chairman and Managing Director Dr Krishna Ella clarified that the vaccine is safe and Bharat Biotech conducted trials in over 12 countries besides India.

In the picture tweeted, PM Modi was seen wearing a gamcha of Assam, which is symbolic of the blessings of women from the eastern state. He has been seen wearing it on many occasions.

PM Modi was administered Bharat BioTech’s Covaxin by Sister P Niveda from Puducherry. The second nurse was from Kerala. (PTK)