Dhanbad lad Ankit Rajgadhia on Monday became the first resident of Jharkhand who received the Corona vaccine as part of the ongoing tests that are on the third stage in the country. Ankit was administered the vaccine at AIIMS Patna. Talking to The Pioneer Ankit said, “I feel proud to be a part of the ongoing trials of the indigenously manufactured vaccine BBIL/BBV152-C 2020 that has been manufactured by the Bharat Biotech International Limited, based in Hyderabad”.
Giving details Ankit said, “I was asked to fill a eight page form containing information besides all other relevant details while I reached AIIMS Patna on Monday. The second dose of the vaccine is to be admitted after twenty-eight days. It’s over 24 hours but till now I haven’t felt any complications or have complaints.”
Well known for his social work in Katras and Dhanbad Ankit had volunteered for becoming part of the vaccine tests.
“I received full support from my family members when I decided to volunteer for the trials,” added Ankit.
He hoped that soon the vaccine would be available for the common man in the country and the world.