The coronavirus vaccination drive was kick-off by PM Modi virtually today. The first one to receive the Covid-19 vaccine shot was AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria. Now, a number of celebs extended their best wishes and expressed confidence in India's vaccine. Quoting a tweet featuring AIIMS director Dr. Randeep Guleria receiving the COVID-19 vaccine shot, Kangana Ranaut wrote, “Wonderful!! Can’t wait.” Tusshar Kapoor also shared the same shot, writing, "Mubarak ho... the world’s largest immunisation drive begins, #JaiHind.
"Nimrat Kaur wished that the vaccination drive would bring the “much-awaited” end to the pandemic. She shared, “Wishing the very best of luck to all the medics initiating the world’s #LargestVaccineDrive on this momentous day. May this be a smooth, successful beginning of the much-awaited end. God speed!” Badminton champion, who tested positive for the virus wrote, The new #Covid19vaccine is here & it’s safe & effective. I trust the vaccines & I will take the shot when my turn comes. For now, wear a mask, maintain #socialdistance, wash your hands regularly. The drive began with a frontline sanitation worker at Delhi AIIMS, Manish Kumar, who received the first jab against the deadly respiratory and infectious disease. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-government had granted approval to two vaccines, Covishield and Covaxin, developed by the Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech, respectively. In the first phase of the drive, 3 crore people will be vaccinated on priority.