Biranchi Naik
BHUBANESWAR: Biranchi Naik, 51, a safai karmachari at Capital Hospital, took the first shot of Covid-19 vaccine on Saturday. He said he is happy that he can be an example for others, who will follow his step.
"After so many months when we find a vaccine that can defeat the deadly virus that killed lakhs of people and put the whole world in lockdown, I feel lucky and privileged to be the first person get the vaccine," said Biranchi, who works as a safai karmachari in Capital Hospital.
Biranchi said, the hospital authorities told him that he is the first person to get the first shot in the vaccination programme on Friday evening. "I have full faith in what doctors told me still I was feeling a bit nervous. They said everyone will take the vaccine eventually and it is absolutely safe. My wife and son also supported me and boosted my confidence to get the first shot,” he added.