Delhiites say yay to drivethrough vaccination, await slot
Drive-through be facilities can efficient safer, more to long as compared queues at hospitals. JANHAVI SARANGI, House Student, Miranda
The Capital is set to get its first drive-through vaccination facility at Dwarka, starting today, and denizens are giving it a thumbs up! While such centres have a number of advantages, the biggest plus point, many feel, is that they don’t have to step out of their vehicles, thereby minimising exposure.
“We don’t have to get out of the car, which minimises the risk of infection. The process seems to be quite smooth, and there’d be less crowding, too,” says Jacqueline Joseph, a Jesus and Mary College graduate.
Abhishek Singh Chauhan, a student of Hindu College, feels the initiative could help lessen the fear associated with getting a jab. “The prospect of going to a vaccination centre does seem scary. But, a drivethrough centre will let me get jabbed in the safety of my car, and that’s amazing,” he shares.
A number of Delhiites are, however, unsure on the availability of the vaccine, due to reports of shortages. “How will social distancing be maintained? How do people register for it? It’s confusing, especially because we’re hearing of acute shortage of vaccines,” admits Shruti Sharma, a corporate professional.
And Karishma Prithiani, a Kirori Mal College student, feels the real challenge still lies in finding a slot: “The vaccination process won’t be any easier until the challenge of booking slots is taken care of.”