Today CM and his parents got vaccinated in Delhi where they administered the covidshield.
Chief Minister of National Capital Arvind Kejriwal got vaccinated for covid-19 at New Delhi's Lok Nayak Jay Prakash Hospital today; three days after Phase II of India's nationwide Covid-19 inoculation drive began. He was administered Covishield which is manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. Mr Kejriwals parents Gobind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devi both got immunized, along with him.
All three received their first dose of vaccine this morning. CM Kejriwal stated after receiving the first dose that "My parents and I have taken a jab of Covid-19 vaccine at LNJP Hospital. We took Covishield. We don't have any problems (after vaccination) and are in good health,” He also added "I appeal to those who are eligible for vaccination to come forward to take the vaccine. There are good facilities at LNJP hospital. There is no need to fear. Doubts in people's mind (about vaccine) no longer exist." However the motive of first phase of the vaccine campaign is targeted for priority group like healthcare and other frontline workers, but had not kept step with expectations.
On the other hand, the second phase of vaccine campaign targets to cover almost 30 crore people, to those who above 60 years of age as well as above 45 years with co-morbidities are being listed. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi launched the first phase of vaccine on Monday by getting himself injected with Bharat Biotech-made Covaxin at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
In Delhi, according to record the drive spans 192 health facilities, including 136 private hospitals. The vaccines will be rolled out free of cost in government hospitals and health centres, while up to Rs. 250 per dose of vaccine will be charged at private facilities like hospitals, clinic and other centres. There are around 43 lakh people in the specified priority group for this phase in National Capital. "We are in touch with the Central government. If needed, we will increase vaccination centres," stated CM Kejriwal today.
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