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Students going abroad for studies to get Covid-19 vaccines in Mumbai

Covid-19 vaccine will available for such students at Kasturba, Rajawadi and Cooper hospitals

People in a waiting area at Covid-19 vaccination center in the Bombay Kurla Complex. (Photo: Bloomberg)
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People in a waiting area at Covid-19 vaccination center in the Bombay Kurla Complex. (Photo: Bloomberg)

Aneesh Phadnis Mumbai
Students who have secured admission in foreign universities will receive Covid-19 vaccines in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner I S Chahal announced on Friday.
 
Maharashtra government had suspended vaccination for persons in 18-44 age group due to non-availability of adequate doses. This posed challenge for students who secured admission in overseas universities.
 
To help students, BMC made the decision on Friday. Covid-19 vaccine will available for such students at Kasturba, Rajawadi and Cooper hospitals. Dose will be available for those with admission confirmation letter ( I-20, DS-160), the BMC said in its circular.
 

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