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Representative image MUMBAI: The Centre on Tuesday allowed private hospitals not empanelled for any government health scheme to join the Covid-19 vaccination drive, paving the way for 29 major private hospitals in Mumbai (see list alongside) to pitch in and accelerate coverage. These hospitals will start giving the shots in a day or two, allowing for the state to issue an order and mobilising of vaccine stocks and manpower, said civic officials. Vaccination at these centres is likely to cost Rs 250 per dose. The move buoyed the BMC that faced heat on Monday for overcrowding at centres. The enthusiastic response from the elderly saw Mumbai’s turnout jump by over 240% from 1,982 on Monday to 6,853 on Tuesday. Across the state, senior citizens led the charge, accounting for 12,300 of the 16,111 vaccinated a 130% rise over the previous day. ....