Tata Steel managing director T. V. Narendran and his wife Ruchi took their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Tata Main Hospital here on Thursday.

Praising the process of vaccination, Narendran said, “I am happy to get the first dose of Covid vaccine today (Thursday). It is a simple and painless process. As Covid-19 cases in India are rising I urge everyone to come forward and take the vaccine to protect themselves and their families. With this small step, we can control the spread of Covid-19.”

Narendran went in to say that even after vaccination, one must continue to follow Covid-19 safety protocols including wearing of mask, use of hand sanitisers, adhering to social distancing and avoiding crowded places.

Tata Main Hospital, a private hospital run by Tata Steel, started the online slot booking facility for Covid vaccination through the TMH Vishwas portal.

Vaccination is being made available to those eligible as per the existing guidelines of the Union ministry of health and family welfare.

As per the government guidelines, all those above the age of 45 years, irrespective of the comorbidities, is eligible for vaccination from April 1.

Advance appointment at the TMH can be booked through cowin.gov.in.

Apart from the MD and his spouse, several senior officials of Tata Steel also took their first dose of the vaccine on Thursday.