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Omar Abdullah gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 7 (ANI): National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday took the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Srinagar.

ANI Apr 07, 2021 11:32 IST googleads

Omar Abdullah  receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo/ANI)

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 7 (ANI): National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday took the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Srinagar.
After his vaccination, he took to Twitter thanking the medical team for their service.
"Got my first dose of the COVID vaccine this morning. It was a smooth and painless affair. I am grateful to everyone at SKIMS, Srinagar for vaccinating me today," he tweeted.
Earlier, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah tested positive for coronavirus, weeks after getting the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine after which he was shifted to Delhi AIIMS.
His son Omar Abdullah confirmed the news on Twitter and informed that the NC chief is symptomatic. Later it was informed that the NC chief is doing well.
The third phase of nationwide COVID-19 vaccination for people above 45 years of age started on April 1. India started the COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16 with two vaccines - Covishield and Covaxin.
In the first phase, healthcare workers were administered the vaccine. 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. (ANI)

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