Medical worker gets a COVID-19 vaccine shot (Photo: VNA)HCM City (VNA) – ’s health sector began the
of the vaccination for medical workers and those who have contacts
with people entering Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport on April
19.
Director of the municipal Health Department Nguyen Tan Binh
said that until April 30, 45,190 doses will be given to medical personnel
working at public and private health establishments and hospitals of the Health
Ministry, while additional 2,000 doses will be injected into those working at
the airport.
A total of 9,050 medical workers who get the first shot
during the first phase will get the second shot this time.
To ensure safety, the department has requested all
inoculation places to make thorough preparations and make plans to cooperate
with the closest hospitals to deal with any possible post-vaccination
incidents.
According to the department, the municipal has
more than 60,000 medical workers./.
Source: VietnamPlus
