Vaccine shortage: Over 200 centres to remain shut today in Mumbai

Owing to vaccine shortage, on Thursday only 93 out of the total 303 civic and state government-run vaccination centres will remain open in the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a statement

Published on: Jul 7, 2021, 23:40:20 IST

By Mehul R Thakkar, Mumbai

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Owing to vaccine shortage, on Thursday only 93 out of the total 303 civic and state government-run vaccination centres will remain open in the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a statement.

Due to vaccine shortage, vaccination also had to be suspended for a day last week. As of Tuesday, BMC had around 50,000 vaccine doses, which was utilised for the vaccination drive on Wednesday. The BMC anticipates the fresh stock of vaccine doses to reach the city anytime soon.

In a statement, BMC on Wednesday said, “Due to limited availability of the doses, vaccination will be held on Thursday (July 8) from 9am to 5pm at selected (93) centres of the MCGM and State Govt Centres.” Overall, the city has 401 vaccination centres of which 283 are civic-run vaccination centres, 20 are run by the state government and the rest are private vaccination centres.

According to BMC, the 93 vaccination that will remain open on Thursday will remain functional between 9am to 5pm wherein 50% slots will be given on a walk-in basis and 50% based on appointment.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday 90,532 citizens were vaccinated in the city of which around 55,000 were first doses and around 34,000 were second doses. Overall, 5,884,019 citizens have been vaccinated in the city of which the highest are in the 18-44 age group.

Suresh Kakani, additional municipal commissioner of the BMC said, “Centrally we do not have any vaccine stock but the vaccination centres we have allowed vaccination on Thursday have very limited vaccine stock. Hence, they will continue the vaccination drive. Also, we are expecting substantial vaccine doses to come soon.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mehul R Thakkar
Mehul R Thakkar is a Mumbai-based journalist who closely tracks the city’s ever-evolving real estate landscape. He believes that Mumbai presents a unique reality that, while Mumbaikars deeply aspire to own a home in the city of dreams, many spend little actual time living in it due to long commutes and demanding work lives. With over 11 years of experience in journalism, I have reported across a wide spectrum of beats, including real estate, housing, infrastructure, aviation, and education. I have also extensively covered the workings of India’s wealthiest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), providing insight into the policy, governance, and urban planning decisions that directly influence Mumbai’s growth. Before joining Hindustan Times, I worked in fast-paced digital and print newsrooms, including Moneycontrol.com and Deccan Chronicle, as well as national dailies such as The Asian Age and DNA. Outside the newsroom, I am an avid weather tracker, a fan of spy thrillers in both books and films, and a keen follower of international affairs.Read More

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