Drive-in Vaccination centre opens up in Mumbai: Now you can get your COVID jab ‘on the go’
The vaccine facility is based out of the multi-storeyed Kohinoor parking lot in Dadar and will currently only vaccinate those above 45 years of age who are eligible for their second dose.
Mumbai’s municipal corporation has opened its first drive-in vaccination facility. Located at Dadar West, at the Kohinoor Parking lot, the vaccination centre has 7 rooms and will vaccinate those above 45 years of age who are eligible for their second dose of Covishield, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said on Twitter.
The underground parking level has been reserved for a drive-in vaccination facility while the other levels of parking require people to physically queue up.
Out of the seven booths at the jumbo vaccination centre, two have been allocated for drive-ins.
It is said that the centre can vaccinate about 5,000 beneficiaries. The authorities of the centre have also allowed a walk-in facility, without having to register at any online portal.
Speaking to ANI, Savita Kapoor, another lady at the jumbo vaccination centre said, “We have come from Worli for the second dose. The arrangements for senior citizens are good here. What I like about this centre is that there is no overcrowding. The authorities are handling everything properly. We are happy with it.”
“I am here for my second jab. I do not have any fear regarding the COVID vaccine. I had no problem after the first dose, so this will also be fine. I took my first dose at Goregaon, which is very crowded, so I came here,” said an aged lady in the queue.
Another lady in a wheelchair said, “I faced no issues when I took my first vaccine dose. We will see what happens in my second sitting.”
Vaccinations for those between 18-45 years has also begun in Mumbai, but again in limited quantities and at select centres and only upon prior registration and booking on the Co-win app. The BMC opens slots for this age group on a daily basis since May 1. The information is available on the municipal corporation’s social media.
