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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched on Saturday one of the world's largest vaccination campaigns, as part of efforts by the populous nation to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control starting with two locally-manufactured shots.
Modi, who addressed healthcare workers through video conferencing, will not immediately take the vaccine himself as India is initially prioritising nurses, doctors and others on the front line. "Don't make the mistake of ignoring the second vaccine dose," he urged people in the address while stressing on the need to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Modi, who addressed healthcare workers through video conferencing, will not immediately take the vaccine himself as India is initially prioritising nurses, doctors and others on the front line. "Don't make the mistake of ignoring the second vaccine dose," he urged people in the address while stressing on the need to wear masks and practice social distancing.
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5 Comments on this Story
 | Kedar Mukherjee1 minute ago It would have been more inspiring if Prime Minister and political leaders themselves are the first to take the vaccinations and help in removing uneasiness from peoples mind about Safety of vaccines. |
 | priyanshu laddha2 minutes ago what will happen if we don't take second dose . give modi 3 doses instead. we don't trust vaccine. my immunity is already good. i don't need foolish vaccines. i don't want to go to hospital even. |
| Vikas Kapoor3 minutes ago Pata nahi hamara kya hota agar Modi ji nahi hotey. Thank you Modi ji for being there. |