Days after a 64-year-old man died while waiting under the scorching sun outside a primary health centre for his vaccine shot, the medical officer of a health centre in Agashi, Virar, spent his own money to set up facilities for those who would have to wait for vaccinations at the centre, so that they don’t face any difficulties.

Speaking to mid-day, Dr. Rugved Dudhat, in-charge of the health centre, said, “Recently, a senior citizen died of heart attack while waiting in the sun to get his COVID-19 vaccine shot. The inoculation drive has started at the health centre and we have made proper arrangements like erecting a tent, installing seats and making drinking water available, so that no one falls sick in the heat. We are also offering chocolates and red roses to those who come for vaccinations. This is an effort to give them special treatment.”