Hyderabad, March 1 -- Telangana health minister Eatala Rajender on Monday received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Huzurabad area hospital in Karimnagar.

After taking the vaccine, Eatala Rajender tweeted: "Remarkable how our doctors and scientists have worked in quick time to strengthen the global fight against COVID-19. I appeal to all those who are eligible, please take the vaccine."

The second phase of COVID-19 vaccination drive in India has begun between the age group of 45-60 years will be administered for the vaccination in 236 private hospitals in the state.

The 236 hospitals are private, corporate and super-specialty hospitals in the list of Arogyasree Network Hospitals in Telangana.

The vaccine will be given fre...