Modi takes first dose of vaccine jab, asks those eligible to vaccine and make India COVID-19 free

Image Credits: Twitter

Setting an example and leading from the front as usual, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (1 March) got vaccinated against COVID-19 at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Delhi as India started the second phase of the vaccination drive against COVID-19.

From his official Twitter handle, the PM tweeted, “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 added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was administered Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin vaccine against Covid-19 on March 1, according to a video posted by news agency ANI.

In the second of the vaccination drive, persons above 60 years of age and those over 45 with comorbidities can book slots in India from today (1 March). The registration for the vaccination process will open at 9.00 am today at www.cowin.gov.in.

“Citizens will be able to register and book and appointment for vaccination, anytime and anywhere, using the COWIN 2.0 portal or through other IT applications such as Arogya Setu etc.” a Ministry of Health statement said on Sunday (28 February).

The eligible persons can  register at the Co-WIN2.0 portal through their mobile number, through a step by step process. With one mobile number, a person can register as many as four beneficiaries. However, all those registered on one mobile number will have nothing in common except the mobile number.

Following Photo Identity Documents can be used by citizens for availing of online registration:

1. Aadhar Card

2. Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC)

3. Passport

4. Driving License

5. PAN Card

6. NPR Smart Card

7. Pension Document with photograph

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