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COVID vaccine is safe and protects 90%

COVID vaccine is safe and protects 90%


During Operation PanavaC-19 on circuit 8-8, 33,289 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been applied, representing 61% coverage in adults over 60 years of age.

"Be certain that the vaccine is safe, so far there is no report of any adverse reaction," said Israel Cedeño, regional director of Metropolitan Health, when visiting the vaccination express set up at the Rommel stadium on Saturday morning. Fernández, in Juan Díaz, for those patients of the 8-6 circuit who did not manage to receive their doses on the stipulated appointment date.

He reported that as of next Monday, the vaccination strategy for the application of the second doses to doctors, the elderly, disabled and bedridden will continue, as well as in the search for those who are missing in phase 1 A and 1 B.

Cedeño explained that as part of the vaccination process, five of the schools will be vaccinated until Sunday at noon in the 8-8 circuit adults over 60 years of age who could not be vaccinated in the first five days.

The vaccine against COVID-19 is one more protection tool, with 90 to 95 percent effectiveness, but you should not lower your guard, you should reinforce biosecurity measures with the use of a mask, frequent washing of hands, maintain physical distance and the use of alcohol or alcoholic gel, since this guarantees the reduction of infections.

3/15/2021 4:59:16 PM