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Night COVID-19 vaccination for HCM City residents

Night COVID-19 vaccination for HCM City residents

(VOVWORLD) - The authorities of District 8 in Ho Chi Minh City have launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign which takes place at night, with the target of meeting the city’s aim of providing vaccines to 70% of residents aged 18 and over by the end of August.

Local residents of District 8 are injected against the COVID-19 pandemic at an inoculation site based in Giai Viet apartment building in Ward 5 on the night of August 4.
Residents must don face masks and maintain a safe distance from others at the inoculation site as the city strives to curb the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Each person has their health status carefully checked or are given additional consultation before receiving an injection.
Approximately 600 people are vaccinated against the pandemic on the night of August 4.
A woman has her blood pressure measured ahead of receiving the injection.
A man is advised to delay being vaccinated due to a number of health issues.
Each person must complete a healthcare declaration form prior to being vaccinated.
Undergoing medical checks continue to be part of the inoculation campaign.
AstraZeneca vaccines have so far been primarily used for people residing in District 8.
Locals aged between 18 and 65 are among the people prioritised to be vaccinated at mobile inoculation sites based throughout in Ho Chi Minh City.
Most forward, citizens over the age of 65 who are enduring underlying illness will be injected at District 8 Hospital.
Each person receives a certificate to show they are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19.

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