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Peru's PM: Vaccination process moves forward firmly

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18:00 | Lima, May. 5.

Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez on Wednesday affirmed that vaccination against COVID-19 is progressing firmly in Peru, adding that more than 1.2 million people have already received the first dose in the national territory.



According to the Prime Minister, over 1.2 million people have received the first dose and 650,000 have already received the second, thus exceeding 1.8 million doses to date.


"Additionally, doses acquired from other laboratories such as AstraZeneca and Sinopharm will be added throughout the year, until completing 60 million contracted doses, which are more than enough to vaccinate all people over 18 years of age who reside in our country," she stressed.

Remarks were made during a press conference held at the Government Palace in Lima.

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Published: 5/5/2021