Gynaecologist Keya Bagchi, 45, who received the Covishield jab on Saturday at the Bolpur subdivisional hospital, told that her vaccination followed “months of anxiety”. Excerpts:

“I was worried ever since the Centre announced that doctors would be among the first recipients (of the jab). My husband, an anesthesiologist, I and our 13-year-old daughter deliberated whether to take the jabs. Last evening (Friday), I received a text confirming my vaccination on Saturday. We passed a sleepless night.

This morning (Saturday), I was horrified to read that 23 recipients of a Covid vaccine in Norway died of complications. To allay my fears, I got in touch with my friends in the UK in the second phase of vaccination.

Finally, I got my shot. The next 30 minutes were tense, but I was fine. I went to a staff lounge, where the mood was light, and I met other vaccinated colleagues. Now I am glad I took this step, as my colleagues thanked me for taking part in this vital step of our country.”