Vaccination of homeless not in shelters a challenge
The Hindu
Activists say a clear plan is yet to emerge
As chances of getting vaccinated play hide and seek for many due to the fluctuating availability of vaccine stocks, for those without a roof over their heads, vaccination is a pipe dream. Surveys to ascertain the number of homeless persons in the city conducted in 2018 and 2019 had pegged the number at 5,200 and around 4,200 respectively. With less than 5% of homeless in shelters, it is a huge challenge for the authorities to vaccinate them.More Related News