Dharamshala: Joining the growing list of world leaders who have been vaccinated against coronavirus, His Holiness the Dalai Lama received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine at Zonal Hospital, Dharamshala earlier today.
Following his shot, His Holiness appealed to all eligible, especially ‘patients’ to come forward and get themselves vaccinated for the greater good of society. “This is very important so I took that so I want to share more people should have the courage to take this injection.”
“According to my trusted friend, including doctors, they suggest I should take this injection. In order to prevent some serious problem, this injection is very helpful and good. So those other patients should take this injection for greater benefit.”
Secretary Tseten Samdup Chhoekyapa, Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (OHHDL) said, “OHHDL is grateful to the GOI and HP government for facilitating the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Zonal Hospital, Dharamshala, H.P., India.”