‘Happy to share’: PM Modi's mother receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

‘Happy to share’: PM Modi's mother receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

ANIUpdated: Thursday, March 11, 2021, 02:45 PM IST
article-image

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, Heeraben Modi, received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday.

"Happy to share that my mother has taken the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today. I urge everyone to help and motivate people around you who are eligible to take the vaccine," PM Modi tweeted.

The Prime Minister had taken his first dose of the vaccine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi on March 1.

"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," PM Modi had tweeted.

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16, 2021, and the vaccination of the Frontline Workers (FLWs) started on February 2. The next phase of COVID-19 vaccination commenced on March 1 for those who are over 60 years of age and for people aged 45 and above with specified co-morbid conditions.

As many as 2,52,89,693 crore doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered so far, the Union Health Ministry informed on Thursday.

RECENT STORIES

Gujarat News: Massive Fire Erupts At Plastic Godown Near Kheda Bus Station (VIDEO)

Gujarat News: Massive Fire Erupts At Plastic Godown Near Kheda Bus Station (VIDEO)

Centre Clears Way For Private Two-Wheelers As Bike Taxis Under MV Aggregator Guidelines 2025; States...

Centre Clears Way For Private Two-Wheelers As Bike Taxis Under MV Aggregator Guidelines 2025; States...

Five Tiger Deaths: Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre Recommends Suspension Of 3 Senior...

Five Tiger Deaths: Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre Recommends Suspension Of 3 Senior...

Punjab-Haryana High Court Adjourns Hearing On Bikram Majithia’s Plea To July 8

Punjab-Haryana High Court Adjourns Hearing On Bikram Majithia’s Plea To July 8

Uttar Pradesh News: Muslim Man Assaulted For Using Hindu Name At Dhaba Ahead Of Kanwar Yatra

Uttar Pradesh News: Muslim Man Assaulted For Using Hindu Name At Dhaba Ahead Of Kanwar Yatra