Dumka: At a time when many are shying away from taking the Covid-19 vaccine, especially in rural areas, a 101-year-old man from Deoghar set an example by taking the shot on Sunday.
Chhota Jagdish Mahto, who hails from Kashidih village under Tatkyo panchayat of Devipur block, is believed to be the oldest person in Jharkhand to take the jab.
Following his vaccination, Mahto urged everyone not to pay heed to rumours and take the vaccine.
“If I can take the vaccine at this age then others too must not hesitate from taking the vaccine,” Mahto said, who lives with his only son and two grandsons.
According to Devipur block development officer Abhay Kumar Jha, he and his subordinates were urging the villagers to take the shot during the special weekend vaccination drive when he noticed Mahto sitting outside his home.
“When asked, I was surprised to see Mahto readily agree for taking the jab,” Jha said adding that the centenarian was later felicitated by the block officials.