Chennai: Why trans people are falling behind on the vaccine drive

In one of the busy neighbourhoods of Saidapet, transwoman Sandhiya lives with her mother. It’s been more than a year since the 40-year-old stepped out of her home to earn a living. Surviving on ration kits distributed by NGOs and government officials, the family has seen friends and neighbours succumb to Covid-19. But while people around them head to the nearby vaccination centre, Sandhiya is adamant about not taking the jab.