Manipur, April 20 -- The chief minister urged all eligible persons to come forward and get themselves vaccinated.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu was on Tuesday administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Khandro Dowa Zangmo hospital in Tawang.

The chief minister urged all eligible persons to come forward and get themselves vaccinated.

"Got my 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine today at Khandro Dowa Zangmo hospital at #Tawang. I urge all eligible for vaccine must come forward and get vaccinated. This will provide the much needed protection amidst the 2nd wave," CM Khandu tweeted.

On Monday, Arunachal Pradesh reported 65 new COVID-19 cases, taking the state's total tally to 17,052, according to the state health departm...