At the Shanti Nagar UPHC in Bangalore. Waiting to see if we'll get a jab. About 20 people here, 2/3 below 45.
The center hasn't opened yet.
In a grim discouraging sign, there's a sheet of paper stuck to the notice board outside.
"Vaccination only for 45 and above"
...
The center hasn't opened yet.
In a grim discouraging sign, there's a sheet of paper stuck to the notice board outside.
"Vaccination only for 45 and above"
...
About 40 ppl here now. Still waiting.
No one knows what's going to happen till the doors open...
We've queued up. Terrible social distancing. I want to cry.
(there's a guard who tried his best to enforce 6 feet.... But we're at regular queue line now. Not crowding but no distancing.)
We're about 50 people in the queue. About 2/3 look to be under 45. There are definitely more people now here who are over 45.
BEHOLD THE LONE INDIAN UNCLE WHO IGNORES THE QUEUE AND WALKS STRAIGHT TO THE GATE.
OK we're told now that no vaccine for 18+
The queue is visibly disappointed.
I am very obviously disappointed.
Going to stick around but multiple rounds of announcement made saying no vaccine.
The queue is visibly disappointed.
I am very obviously disappointed.
Going to stick around but multiple rounds of announcement made saying no vaccine.
Even though we booked an 18+ slot and went early they are
1) saying they won't vaccinate
2) saying they have no vaccine
But no one is leaving queue.
People are still milling about.
1) saying they won't vaccinate
2) saying they have no vaccine
But no one is leaving queue.
People are still milling about.
Some arguments. The lady in charge is clear that below 45 won't be vaccinated.
More arguments.
Center saying they'll only give tokens to those above 45.
And only 40 tokens.
Staff getting emotional. People getting emotional.
What a mess.
Center saying they'll only give tokens to those above 45.
And only 40 tokens.
Staff getting emotional. People getting emotional.
What a mess.
Tbh staff is trying their best. No blame on them.
The government on the other hand.
The government on the other hand.
Lesson learnt. Don't go to a govt center if you're <45
Find a Manipal or Apollo or something else.
Find a Manipal or Apollo or something else.
Staff clearly saying:
Government has not given orders or instructions for <45.
Don't bother wasting your time like I did and risk exposing yourself.
Government has not given orders or instructions for <45.
Don't bother wasting your time like I did and risk exposing yourself.
Chumma everywhere put one photo. Zero accountability.
I am definitely disappointed and upset.
I'll say this clearly. It's useless to build an app that gives slots if there is no stock or government instruction.
Tech can't solve a supply side problem. Only an informational asymmetry problem.
I'll say this clearly. It's useless to build an app that gives slots if there is no stock or government instruction.
Tech can't solve a supply side problem. Only an informational asymmetry problem.
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