It has been three months since vaccination against Covid-19 started for the 12 years to 15 years age group, but so far only about 24 per cent of these children have taken the first jab in Thane city. In the 15 years to 18 years age group, nearly 36 per cent have not yet been vaccinated in Thane city.

The vaccination of those in the age group 12 years to 15 years started on March 19. As per estimate there are about 99,000 children in this age group. According to Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) officials, since then 23,077 kids have taken the first jab, and 11,145 have taken both jabs.