"Defeat the virus, get vaccinated", PM Modi takes his second dose of COVID-19 virus

New Delhi, April 08: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday was administered the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital. "Got my second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS today", he tweeted.

Commenting on the rise in numbers of COVID-19 patients, PM Modi further tweeted, "Vaccination is among the few ways we have, to defeat the virus. If you are eligible for the vaccine, get your shot soon. Register", he added.

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The two nurses who administered the Covid-19 vaccine to PM Modi on Thursday are P Niveda from Puducherry and Nisha Sharma from Punjab. P Niveda was also involved in administering him the first dose.

The first dose of COVID-19 vaccine was administered to PM Modi on March 1, Monday. "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!" PM Modi had tweeted then.

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PM Modi meanwhile praised scientists and doctors across the globe for showing strength against coronavirus. He also appealed to people to get vaccinated against coronavirus.