The
Ministry of Health (Minsa) on Thursday began the COVID-19 vaccination of people aged 36 and 37 —an age group of 355,000 people in Lima and Callao.
"As is known, the lower the age, the larger the group. In Lima and Callao, this group comprises 355,000 people," he added.
This weekend, 74 vaccination centers will be available in Lima and Callao. Besides, 28 sites will be used for the Vaccinathon —an event that will provide 36 hours of non-stop vaccination against COVID-19.
Rosell commented that each age group has each own immunization characteristics, and the sector is adapting to cover everyone in a timely and close way.
For instance, he said the elderly used to turn out early in the morning, while youth use their breaks at work or prefer to take part in the Vaccinathon at night.
Decentralized vaccination
The other regions joining the Fifth Vaccinathon are: Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima provinces, Loreto, Piura, Puno, San Martin, Ucayali, and Cajamarca.
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Published: 8/27/2021