According to reports, Mumbai on Tuesday, August 24, crossed a milestone of 90 lakh vaccinations despite facing a shortage of vials.
A total of 90,93,920 vaccine doses have been administered in Mumbai since the start of the drive-in January, reports stated. Of the total, at least 67.5 lakh people have got the first dose, while 23.4 lakh have been fully vaccinated.
BMC additional commissioner Suresh Kakani told TOI that around 70 per cent of Mumbai’s population has been vaccinated with at least one dose, while 25 per cent have got both doses. BMC was trying to accelerate vaccination depending on doses before the expected third wave, he added.
As per BMC data, over 90 per cent of senior citizens, over 80 per cent in the 45-59 age group. Around 57 per cent in the 18-44 age bracket have been covered with at least one dose, officials said.
On Tuesday, August 24, and Wednesday, August 25, limited public centres administered vaccines. Over 83,650 people could get inoculated — around 47,000 in public centres and 36,662 at private ones.
BMC’s executive health officer said that some doses are expected to arrive on Wednesday, which would be distributed to public centres on Thursday, August 26.
The official also stated that the vaccination drive may remain closed on Thursday.
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