Even as the focus of the city’s vaccination drive has shifted to the 18-44 years group, the demand for second doses has increased three times in the 45 plus group. However, the number of beneficiaries in the 45 plus group taking the first dose has been on the decline over the past fortnight.

In the last week, the number of people above 60 years who took the second dose was almost three times more than those who received the first dose. Similarly, in the 45 to 59 years group, the number of second dose beneficiaries was double than those who took the first dose. “The BMC started the vaccination drive for these groups in March and this trend indicates that only a few people remain in the 45 plus group for the vaccines. Maybe some are not able to come due to disabilities or misconceptions, but the civic body will address these concerns now,” said a BMC official.