Thailand to start COVID-19 vaccinations next month
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Thailand will start issuing COVID-19 vaccinations from next month, according to the Director-General of the Disease Control Department.
Between February and April, 1 million people who are regarded as vulnerable or most at risk from the virus will be given the vaccination, Dr Opas Karnkawinpong said on Thursday.
Among the people to be vaccinated first include 80,000 frontline healthcare workers and village volunteers, 20,000 disease control workers and 900,000 people aged 60 or over or those with pre-existing health conditions. Each person will be given two doses of the vaccination.
Those located in areas deemed to be 'high risk', such as Samut Sakohon, Bangkok, Chonburi, Chantanburi, Trat and Rayong will be among the first recipients.
The second phase of vaccinations will begin nationwide from May or June and will see 26 million people from vulnerable groups inoculated against the virus.
The third phase of vaccinations will begin in early 2022 and will see 70% of the general population vaccinated so that herd immunity can be developed.
Source: Daily News
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