In Hyderabad, Covid Surge Drives Vaccine, Young People Wait For A Jab

Interestingly, in the initial weeks, if there was a reluctance to take Covaxin, when it was in the clinical trial mode, doctors say now patients are asking for Covaxin.

Fear of a second wave of Coronavirus is pushing the vaccination drive across the country. Today, vaccinations opened for those above 45 year who do not have other illnesses, but those opting for it are from all age groups, including healthcare workers who did not so far take it. Interestingly, if people were earlier reluctant to take Covaxin, doctors say many are now asking for it. At Hyderabad's King Koti Hospital, there was a rush of people of all age groups awaiting their turn to get the Covid vaccine. The casualty was social distancing. "I think people need to be responsible. They have put chairs. We, the people, should ensure there is one chair empty in between," said Mr Subba Rao, who has already taken the shot and brought his wife today. Dr Sadhana, vaccine in-charge at the King Koti Hospital, said the numbers coming in for vaccine has gone up.