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Peru's President: Acquired vaccines are best shield against COVID-19

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

17:19 | Callao (Callao region), Jul. 17.

The President of the Republic Francisco Sagasti on Saturday assured that all vaccines against COVID-19 purchased by the Government are the best shield to protect citizens against the pandemic.

Within this framework, the Head of State indicated that four studies by Peruvian experts conclude that Sinopharm vaccine's effectiveness exceeds 90% in preventing related hospitalizations and deaths.

"Vaccines, whatever they are, are the best shield against the COVID-19 pandemic. Do not be afraid (…). All of us must get vaccinated," he told reporters.

The top official stressed that all vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) or the United States Federal Drug Administration are effective, safe, and save lives.

"I am confident that all citizens are willing to get vaccinated as soon as possible. We will continue in this effort until the last moment of our administration in office (July 28, 2021) to vaccinate them and be sure that we are all protected," he emphasized.

Remarks were made after supervising the Vaccinathon event in Callao, where the President thanked the participation of the three government levels (national, regional and local ones), the private sector, churches, and civil society members in this task.

According to the dignitary, the Vaccinathon is an extraordinary opportunity to continue advancing with the protection of Peruvians —those who will now receive the first dose, as well as those who need to complete the second one.

Likewise, the Peruvian leader projected that at least 200,000 citizens will be vaccinated on the occasion.

Furthermore, the President stressed that at least 10 million doses have been administered nationwide: 6.5 million Peruvians have already received the first dose and almost 4 million are fully immunized.

Mr. Sagasti also ratified that a total of 19.6 million doses will be received by the Peruvian State until July 28.

In August, the amount will exceed 7 million, leading to over 78 million doses secured thru the end of January 2022 —more than enough to immunize all citizens aged above 12.

If the vaccination rate continues,

school students could return to face-to-face classes starting January next year, he concluded.

Presidente @FSagasti: La #Vacunatón es una oportunidad extraordinaria para los que ya recibieron una dosis, asistan por la segunda. La protección más alta se tiene después de la segunda dosis. Esta semana esperamos inmunizar a un gran número de personas.#JuntosPorElVacunatón pic.twitter.com/lsvZ0rkuJQ
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) July 17, 2021

Presidente @FSagasti: Agradecemos la participación e involucramiento activo de los distintos niveles de gobierno, además del apoyo del sector privado y de la sociedad civil, para que todo el Perú, trabajando juntos, podamos avanzar en este proceso de inmunización.#Vacunatón pic.twitter.com/uyMbRYOyBl
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) July 17, 2021

Ahora | El presidente @FSagasti, junto con los titulares del @Minsa_Peru, @MTC_GobPeru y @MINPRODUCCION, supervisa el segundo Vacunatón en el Callao.#JuntosPorElVacunatón
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— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) July 17, 2021

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Published: 7/17/2021

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