As of late February 23, Vietnam had administered over 192.4 million vaccine doses, including 16.7 million for children aged 12-17. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – has requested the completion
of administering to those aged 18 and above within the first
quarter of 2022 amid complex and unpredictable developments of the COVID-19
pandemic.
In a February 23 dispatch to ministries, sectors and
localities, the Government leader asked for extra efforts to give second doses
to children aged from 12 to 17 in February.
The was assigned to speed up the purchase
of vaccine for children from 5 years old, and gain early access to new
vaccines, drugs, technologies and test kits in the world.
The leader also stressed that inspection and examination of
prices and quality of vaccines, drugs, biological products and test kits must
be strengthened.
Students have their body temperature checked when going to school. (Photo: VNA)Localities should focus on encouraging residents to get
vaccinated, with special attention to the elderly and those with underlying
diseases or unable to walk.
As of late February 23, Vietnam had administered over 192.4
million COVID-19 vaccine doses, including 16.7 million for children aged
12-17.
As of 6:00 pm of the day, the Southeast Asian country had confirmed 2,972,378 COVID-19 cases, including 2,320,722 recoveries and 39,773
deaths./.
Source: VietnamPlus
