The Fifth Vaccinathon will take place in Lima Metropolitan Area, Callao, and 15 regions across the country on August 21 and 22,
Minsa's Immunization Director Gabriela Jimenez has reported.
The goal is to administer 600,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine across the country, of which 300,000 will be applied in Lima Metropolitan Area and Callao, while the remaining 300,000 in 15 regions.
In statements to Andina news agency, Jimenez explained that said regions include Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Piura, Ica, Cusco, Lima region, Amazonas, Puno, Tacna, Moquegua, Huanuco, Huancavelica, Ancash, and Apurimac.
The special drive will also provide second doses to those aged 50 and over who are behind schedule and groups of people with comorbidities, such as pregnant women at more than 28 weeks of gestation, as well as teenagers with rare diseases, cancer, and transplanted organs.
The fifth Vaccinathon will also be aimed at individuals who were scheduled to be vaccinated on August 14 and 15.
According to Jimenez, the Sinopharm jab will be administered to people aged 38-44 who are booked to receive the first dose in Lima and Callao, while the Pfizer vaccine will be given as a second dose.
The Minsa official highlighted the population's acceptance of the vaccines currently applied in the country.
So far, Peru has immunized more than 7 million people with two doses, whereas over 9 million citizens have already received the first dose.
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Published: 8/17/2021