The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), which is preparing for the potential next outbreak of Covid-19, says it is facing a threat of a massive third wave due to a shortage of vaccines and continued low supply. The city has 8 lakh-odd citizens eligible for vaccination.

According to the NMMC's data till May 31, a total of 3,10,576 citizens have received their first dose, but only around 1 lakh of them have been fully vaccinated. Currently, the NMMC is vaccinating an average of 1,000 to 1,200 people daily, and the authorities are worried as the slow pace will open a window for fresh infections.