With govt centres shut and private hospitals pricey, Delhi’s youngsters left without Covid vaccines

In Delhi, many government vaccine centres for the 18-44 years age group have been shut for several days due to shortage. At private hospitals, Covid-19 vaccines are expensive. The city’s youngsters are left with little access to vaccination.

Anushi, 26 years of age, registered on the CoWIN platform for her Covid-19 vaccination the very first day registrations were thrown open for those above 18 years. However, she is still waiting for a slot at a government vaccination centre. "I have been trying to get myself and my brother vaccinated but I cannot seem to find any slots at government centres. My parents also need to get their second dose. Private facilities are too expensive,” Anushi said. Ansh Kapoor, a resident of east Delhi, is in a similar situation. “I have near everywhere in Delhi but nothing is available at government centres. Vaccines at private hospitals are expensive,” he said.