COVID-19 Vaccine: Paraguay Aims to Vaccinate 30,000 People Daily
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Begins in Paraguay,Prioritizing Healthcare Workers
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Asunción,Paraguay – Paraguay is gearing up for a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign,with healthcare workers set to be the first recipients starting February 15th.
Dr. Guillermo Sequera of the Health surveillance department announced that 63 vaccination centers across the country are prepared to administer the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine. while Paraguay has nearly 400 vaccination centers, these 63 locations were selected for their robust infrastructure to handle the campaign effectively.
Dr. Sequera estimates that a minimum of 30,000 people will be vaccinated daily, suggesting that the majority of healthcare workers could receive the vaccine within just two days.
Addressing Concerns Over AstraZeneca Vaccine for Seniors
Recent studies have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the AstraZeneca vaccine for individuals over 65. Dr. Sequera acknowledged these findings and stated that Paraguay will take appropriate measures based on scientific evidence. One possibility under consideration is reserving the Russian Sputnik V vaccine for this vulnerable age group.
Online Registration Opens for Healthcare Workers
The Ministry of Health has released a list of the 63 designated vaccination centers, which are spread across all departments of the country. An online portal will be launched on Wednesday, allowing healthcare workers to register for their vaccinations.
This marks a significant step forward in Paraguay’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, offering hope for a return to normalcy.
Paraguay prioritizes Healthcare Workers in Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination drive
Asunción, Paraguay – Paraguay is launching a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign, prioritizing healthcare workers beginning February 15th.Dr. Guillermo Sequera of the Health Surveillance Department announced that 63 vaccination centers across the country will administer the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine.
While Paraguay has nearly 400 vaccination centers, these 63 locations were strategically chosen due to their robust infrastructure to effectively manage the campaign. Dr. Sequera estimates a minimum of 30,000 people will be vaccinated daily, indicating that the majority of healthcare workers could be inoculated within two days.
Addressing recent studies questioning the AstraZeneca vaccine’s effectiveness for individuals over 65, Dr. Sequera acknowledged these concerns and stated Paraguay will take appropriate measures based on scientific evidence. The use of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine for this vulnerable age group is being considered.
An online registration portal for healthcare workers will launch on Wednesday.The Ministry of Health has released a list of the designated vaccination centers, which are distributed across all departments of the country.
this initiative marks a crucial milestone in Paraguay’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing hope for a return to normalcy.