Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today received the first dose of covishield vaccine.<br />'' <br />''He was administered along with his wife Kaisa Rio at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima,NHAK.<br />'' <br />''Chief Minister Rio said the vaccine is safe and the state is proud that the country has made its own vaccine.<br />'' <br />''Expressing hope that the country will become healthier, Rio urged the people not to take anything for granted despite less Covid-19 positivity and appealed everyone to come forward and take the vaccine without hesitation.<br />'' <br />''He also encouraged all to go the nearest facility available and get themselves vaccinated. <br />'' <br />''Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton, Advisor School Education, KT Sukhalu, and Advisor for National Highways and Treasuries & Account Dr. Longrineken,  were among the host of dignitaries who received the jab today at NHAK.  Health & Family Welfare Minister, S Pangnyu Phom received the first shot of Covishield vaccine from District Hospital Dimapur.<br />'' <br />''He was accompanied by Minister of Soil and Water Conservation, Geology and Mining, V. Kashiho Sangtam and Advisor, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Dr. Neikesalie Nicky Kire who also took their first dose.<br />'' <br />''Provisional Covid-19 certificates were handed over to them after taking the first dose.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom also appealed to the people of the state starting from Kohima and Dimapur upto far flung areas to come forward for vaccination. </span><br />