Over 23,000 Mumbaikars infected with Corona even after vaccination

In Mumbai, the number of people who have taken both doses of vaccine is around 25.39 lakh. Out of the total vaccinated people, 0.35 per cent of the population have been re-infected with corona, which means 350 persons out of 1,00,000 citizens who have taken both doses have tested positive

Mumbai: Raising a serious concern, a survey has found that of the 23,239 vaccinated people who were reinfected with Covid-19 in Mumbai include 9,000, who have been fully vaccinated against the deadly virus.

23,239 citizens test Covid positive

A survey conducted by the Municipal Corporation to find out how many citizens got re-infected came up with the data. The number of people who have taken both doses of vaccine is around 25.39 lakh, and among them, 23,239 people who were partially vaccinated, and 9,001 persons who were fully vaccinated got reinfected. The number of those who have been re-infected after having taken the Covid vaccine first dose is 14,239. Meanwhile, the highest incidence of coronavirus reinfection among vaccinated people is in the age bracket of over 60 years.

0.35% of citizens re-infected with corona

Out of the total vaccinated people in Mumbai, 0.35 per cent of the population have been re-infected with corona, which means 350 persons out of 1,00,000 citizens who have taken both doses have tested positive.

However, following reports of vaccinated people being re-infected, the Mumbai Municipal Corporation informed citizens not to be hesitant in taking vaccines, adding that the incidence of corona reinfection is negligible.

1,05,96,413 vaccine doses administered in Mumbai

Over one crore vaccines have been given in Mumbai since January 16. Of these, 74,64,139 beneficiaries have been given first and 31 lakh 32 thousand 274 beneficiaries have been given both doses of vaccine.

Follow Covid protocols

No one should assume that corona will not occur even if both doses of the vaccine are taken. In order to defeat Corona, it is necessary to follow social distancing, wear face masks and avoid crowding, appealed Additional Commissioner of Mumbai Municipal Corporation Suresh Kakani.

Corona infection after vaccination

Age group 18 to 44 years

• Corona infected after first dose - 4420
• Corona infected after second dose - 1835

Age group 45 to 59 years

• Corona infected after first dose - 4815
• Corona infected after second dose - 2687

Citizens above 60 years

• Corona infected after first dose - 5004
• Corona infected after second dose - 4489