An important influx of adults born in 1966 for anti-COVID immunization is also reported in the vaccination center enabled in the Sanatorio La Costa. People celebrate that they can finally receive the dose against the disease and, in addition, they demand more biologicals for the general population.
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June 12, 2021 – 08:21
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The Ministry of Health announced yesterday morning that the age group enabled for anti-COVID vaccination was being extended to older adults born in 1966. As of the afternoon, the authorized citizens have already begun to settle in the vicinity of the immunization premises in order to be able to receive the dose, considering the low availability.
In the vaccination posts of the Sanatorio la Costa de Asunción a significant influx of people is observed, both in the autovac and the pedestrian access. The line of vehicles stretches along Artigas Avenue, which is in front of this health center.
Adults 55 years and older are immunized in a festive atmosphere, as they celebrate that they can finally receive the dose against the new coronavirus. The order in which people are installed in this place stands out, reported ABC journalist Lorena Aponte.
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A 44-year-old man accompanied his wife, who has already been immunized, and commented that they arrived last night at this vaccination center so that the woman can receive the biological. Likewise, he demanded more anti-COVID doses from the Ministry of Health so that the general population can also be inoculated against the disease. “We want to get vaccinated too,” he said.
An immunized adult indicated that he managed to receive the dose thanks to arriving at this place yesterday at 10:00 p.m. Also, he demanded for more doses and questioned the authorities who say that people do not want to be immunized.
Immunized people receive as a “prize” a glass of stew or coffee with milk to be able to consume while they wait for the 30 minutes of observation after the application of the vaccine. They are also posting stimulating messages on car windows to motivate citizens to inoculate themselves against the disease.
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Vaccination only for autovac
This morning, The health authorities announced that finally the vaccination centers of Itá Enramada, Shopping del Sol and the Faculty of Law-UNA will be exclusive for autovac, despite the fact that yesterday they indicated that adults could approach in a pedestrian way. These walking immunization posts will close during the day this Saturday and tomorrow, reported ABC journalist Nadia Cano.
A significant number of people also came to the vaccination center of the National Sports Secretariat (SND), so that for the first time, lines were formed outside the headquarters. They also had to set up another space so that the people who were immunized can wait during the observation period.
Lines of vehicles even stretch along Avenida Eusebio Ayala. In addition, the reports also indicate that there are a large number of people waiting their turn in the pedestrian accesses.
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The Vice Minister of Comprehensive Health Care, Dr. Hernán Martínez, reported that doses were distributed for the vaccination day today and tomorrow. Earlier, he would have indicated that they would make a cut at noon to specify availability and if it would reach the entire age population that approached.
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