The government’s decision to inoculate people older than 45 years did not trigger serpentine queues on the first day at the BKC Jumbo Centre, one of the most sought after vaccine delivery points in the city. Doctors at the otherwise busy centre said they have so far immunised over 1.1 lakh people. When mid-day visited the BKC centre, there was a sparse crowd at its huge waiting area which also meant that citizens did not face any hurdles with registration and vaccine administration. There was barely any waiting time.

To minimise any kind of adverse effect, the beneficiaries were given four tablets each and told to take them over the next two days. Doctors said the tablets have no side effects. Most of the vaccine-seekers had come for the first dose. The observation room for receivers of the second dose was completely vacant.