Peru's PM: Over 240,000 people inoculated at second Vaccinathon

According to the Cabinet chief, the second Vaccinathon was also a success at the 22 vaccination centers destined for this campaign.

"The updated information today (Wednesday) revealed that over 240,000 people were inoculated in Lima and Callao. We extend our recognition to all the people who showed up with joy and enthusiasm to get vaccinated, and a special recognition to the vaccination teams that worked in longer shifts, thus providing 36 hours of non-stop vaccination at the sites destined for such purpose," she emphasized.

Bermudez highlighted the fact that similar initiatives were held in other regions such as Cusco and Tumbes.

"Cusco Region Governor (Jean Paul Benavente) logged on at the end of the Vaccinathon in Lima and Callao to share very important information: the region's goal was to administer 30,000 doses; however, it applied 47,000, which means this vaccination strategy is quite positive," she pointed out.

Additionally, the high-ranking official announced that 10 million Russian Sputnik V vaccines (of two doses each) will arrive in the country by the end of this year, thus bringing the total doses —secured by the Transition and Emergency Government— to more than 80 million, so as to immunize the population aged above 12.

"To date, more than 11 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered. At least 9 million people have received one dose; while, in total, there are 4 million people who have already been fully vaccinated. This means 17% of the population over the age of 18 has been fully inoculated," the prime minister explained.

Bermudez recalled that there was no vaccine available in the country in November 2020. Now —in addition to the secured batch— Peru has signed a new agreement with the Russian Direct Investment Fund, which manages the sales of Sputnik V.

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

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