Updated May 11th, 2021 at 08:09 IST
Mumbai: BMC gets nod to explore global procurement of COVID-19 vaccines
A total of 1,80,88,042 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine dose in Maharashtra so far, as per the latest data of the Maharashtra government.
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To meet the increasing demand for COVID-19 vaccinations, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will explore possibilities of global procurement of vaccines, revealed Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray on Monday.
Taking to Twitter, Aaditya Thackeray shared that the Maharashtra Government was also working on easing the COVID-19 vaccination drive by working on a method to ensure that the non-tech-savvy citizens and those who can’t operate the CoWin app easily can also get themselves registered for the jab. A total of 1,80,88,042 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine dose in Maharashtra so far, as per the latest data of the Maharashtra government.
Looking at the need for adequate vaccines to ensure that vaccination is swift & efficient, after discussing the issue with CM Uddhav Thackeray ji, as guardian minister of Mumbai, we have asked @mybmc to explore possibilities of global procurement of vaccines. (1/n)
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray)
We are also working on a method to ensure that the non tech savvy citizens and those who can’t operate the CoWin app with ease, and for their access to vaccines in time. (2/n)
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray)
"Our efforts to increase vaccination centres are constantly ongoing and the BMC shall be having a centre in every municipal ward, along with a drive in vaccination centre across all zones of Mumbai, on my humble request to Mayor Kishori Pednekar Ji and MC Chahal ji," he said.
Aaditya Thackeray also urged all other states to adopt a drive-in vaccination model used by Mumbai, to help ease the process for senior citizens. In a commendable achievement, Mumbai has set up several drive-in vaccination centres within the city to expedite the COVID-19 inoculation drive. A drive-in vaccination centre allows people to get a vaccine shot without getting out of their vehicles, thereby drastically minimising the crowds and chaos that was being witnessed outside such Centres. The BMC has now released guidelines for the vaccination policy of housing societies partnering with hospitals for vaccination within society complexes.
I request all other cities in Maharashtra to also have the drive in vaccination for citizens above the age of 65 for their ease and comfort.
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray)
COVID-19 in Maharashtra
In a positive development, Maharashtra reported its lowest single-day tally since March clocking less than 40,000 cases on Monday. On May 10, Maharashtra reported 37,236 fresh coronavirus infections and 549 fatalities. Mumbai, owing to the success of the BMC model has also marked a daily dip in infections and added 1,794 new cases on Monday along with 74 fatalities. Mumbai is battling 45,534 active cases with its recovery rate at 91%.
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Published May 11th, 2021 at 08:09 IST