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IN PHOTOS: BMC conducts women-only vaccination drive to correct ratio

Updated On: 28 September, 2021 08:14 AM IST |

The Brihanmumbai Mumbai Corporation (BMC) planned an exclusive vaccination session on Monday for women across all civic, state and central government-run centres. The BMC has administered over 1.21 crore vaccine doses to the citizens, out of which only 42 per cent were given to women whereas the remaining 57 per cent vaccine doses have been taken by men in Mumbai. Pics/Shadab Khan, PTI

The Brihanmumbai Mumbai Corporation (BMC) planned an exclusive vaccination session on Monday for women across all civic, state and central government-run centres. The BMC has administered over 1.21 crore vaccine doses to the citizens, out of which only 42 per cent were given to women whereas the remaining 57 per cent vaccine doses have been taken by men in Mumbai. Pics/Shadab Khan, PTI

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The Brihanmumbai Mumbai Corporation (BMC) planned an exclusive vaccination session on Monday for women across all civic, state and central government-run centres. The BMC has administered over 1.21 crore vaccine doses to the citizens, out of which only 42 per cent were given to women whereas the remaining 57 per cent vaccine doses have been taken by men in Mumbai. Pics/Shadab Khan, PTI
<p>The civic body has so far vaccinated 69,42,871 men and 51,79,512 women with either of the doses. The BMC said they do not yet have the data on how many have been fully or partially vaccinated. Pic/Shadab Khan</p>

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The civic body has so far vaccinated 69,42,871 men and 51,79,512 women with either of the doses. The BMC said they do not yet have the data on how many have been fully or partially vaccinated. Pic/Shadab Khan

<p>The BMC stated that the second dose will be given only if citizens have completed 28 days post first dose. Pic/PTI</p>

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The BMC stated that the second dose will be given only if citizens have completed 28 days post first dose. Pic/PTI

<p>Meanwhile, Mumbai on Monday reported 377 new Covid-19 cases, taking the overall case count to 7,41,617. During the day, 334 people were discharged. So far, 7,18,336 people have recovered. Pic/Shadab Khan</p>

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Meanwhile, Mumbai on Monday reported 377 new Covid-19 cases, taking the overall case count to 7,41,617. During the day, 334 people were discharged. So far, 7,18,336 people have recovered. Pic/Shadab Khan

<p>On September 17, BMC held a women-only vaccination drive in the city, and a total of 107,934 women were vaccinated in a single day at public vaccination centres. Pic/Shadab Khan</p>

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On September 17, BMC held a women-only vaccination drive in the city, and a total of 107,934 women were vaccinated in a single day at public vaccination centres. Pic/Shadab Khan

<p>The civic body has completed vaccinating 86% of the total population, or 7,925,708 citizens, as of Saturday. There was no vaccination drive on Sunday. Pic/Shadab Khan</p>

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The civic body has completed vaccinating 86% of the total population, or 7,925,708 citizens, as of Saturday. There was no vaccination drive on Sunday. Pic/Shadab Khan

<p>This week, the BMC also plans to hold exclusive vaccination sessions for students and teachers and &ldquo;overdue second dose&rdquo; beneficiaries apart from women. Pic/Shadab Khan</p>

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This week, the BMC also plans to hold exclusive vaccination sessions for students and teachers and “overdue second dose” beneficiaries apart from women. Pic/Shadab Khan

<p>In the first session on Tuesday, from 9 am to 2 pm, Covid-19 vaccination will be given to teachers and students of 18 years and above. In the second half of the day, from 3 pm to 8 pm, citizens who are due for the second dose will be vaccinated. No one will be given the first dose of the vaccine. Pic/PTI</p>
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In the first session on Tuesday, from 9 am to 2 pm, Covid-19 vaccination will be given to teachers and students of 18 years and above. In the second half of the day, from 3 pm to 8 pm, citizens who are due for the second dose will be vaccinated. No one will be given the first dose of the vaccine. Pic/PTI

 

<p>On both these days, eligible citizens from all categories concerned will be able to walk-in directly at all government and municipal vaccination centres in Mumbai to get vaccinated. Pic/PTI</p>
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On both these days, eligible citizens from all categories concerned will be able to walk-in directly at all government and municipal vaccination centres in Mumbai to get vaccinated. Pic/PTI

 

 

<p>The BMC has urged citizens to carry the certificate of the first dose to the vaccination centres. Pic/PTI</p>

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The BMC has urged citizens to carry the certificate of the first dose to the vaccination centres. Pic/PTI

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