By Matters India Reporter
Mumbai: Cardinal Oswald Gracias on March 4 took the first dose of Covid vaccine after inaugurating a designated vaccination center at Holy Family Hospital in Bandra, a Mumbai suburb.
The hospital, which is managed by the Ursulines of Mary Immaculate congregation, launched the second phase of vaccination drive for senior citizens and comorbid population, Medical Superintendent Sister Beena Devassia Madhavath told Matters India.
The cardinal, who is the head of the Catholic Church in India and archbishop of Bombay, opened the center in the morning with a prayer. “This is a historic and revolutionary step in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic,” he said.
Auxiliary Bishop Allwyn D’Silva of Bombay, who accompanied the cardinal, also took the vaccine.
Sister Beena said as many as 220 vaccinations were done on the first day and congratulated the vaccination team.
The hospital has announced that the second phase will have a system of self-registration. It urges people to download the Co-win App 2.0 or log into www.cowin.gov.in to register and book for vaccination.
The hospital will issue provisional certificates after the first and second shots of the vaccine.