“On Tuesday the vaccination will begin throughout the provincial territory, 25 posts, 24 regional hospitals and the Convention Center in the capital city,” said the official.
And he highlighted: “It is going to prioritize those who are in intensive care and therapy, and the entire team: doctors, nurses, biochemists, bio-imaging graduates and pharmacists.”
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“On Monday, 50% of the first 21,900 doses will arrive, and the rest in the week of January 4”, he specified.
He also added: “The distribution will be directly to health centers, hospitals have freezers provided by the provincial government to guarantee the cold chain.”
“The distribution of the vaccine is done in combination with Andreani at the national level and Ocasa at the provincial level; the vaccine is kept at minus 18 degrees, thaws in 7 minutes and we have 30 minutes to carry out the vaccination“, he pointed.
Another detail is that Each vial has five doses, so five people should be vaccinated. The second dose is applied 21 days later.
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Regarding the preservation of vaccines, Cardozo explained that Hospitals have electrical generators in the event of a power outage and EPEC crews will be alert to any inconvenience.
The official also commented that 5,000 agents were trained for the vaccination campaign.
The shifts to be vaccinated will be via the web and by telephone, although it is also expected that people can appear directly at hospitals.
In January it is expected that between 4 and 5 million doses will arrive in the province and in February another large batch, to continue with security personnel, education and people with comorbidities.
Report by Fernando Barrionuevo.