Peru's PM: Government to publish vaccination schedule

15:03 | Lima, Jan. 30.

Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez on Saturday affirmed that the Executive Branch will publish a vaccination schedule once the Sinopharm vaccines land in Peru, thus avoiding confusion.

As is known, the Cabinet chief on Friday announced that the first batch consisting of one million doses will arrive on February 9.

Today, the high-ranking official indicated that the Health Ministry relies on 42 vaccination centers, while the Social Health Insurance System (EsSalud) has 22 nationwide.

"From the Executive Branch, we will publish a schedule clearly pointing out the vaccination site; we are coordinating with regional and local governments so that they can help spread the information," she told RPP radio and TV station.

Likewise, the Cabinet chief explained that the schedules will be published in accordance with the

group to be vaccinated, such as doctors and nurses, as well as health personnel from the police and the armed forces.

Furthermore, Bermudez stated that if a second batch arrives in the country, the population will be informed about the corresponding vaccination date and site.

She went on to add that polling station members will be vaccinated prior to the general elections scheduled for April 11. This will depend on whether the doses arrive before the elections.

The Prime Minister also affirmed that

Executive Branch officials are in talks with 10 laboratories in order to have more options.

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Published: 1/30/2021

Peru's PM: Government to publish vaccination schedule

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