Those attending the pilgrimage will have the opportunity to receive the vaccines against Covid-19 and influenza on their way to the Basilica of the Angels, in Cartago.
To this end, two vaccination stations were set up. The first was set up by the Health Department and the Municipality of La Unión in the Tres Ríos park shell, where care will be provided only on August 1. Vaccinations will begin at 8:30 am until supplies run out.
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The second post will be located in Cartago, where the tetanus dose will also be administered. The vaccination center will be specifically set up in the Health Area laboratory, located 75 meters north of the northwest side of the Los Ángeles park with the following hours:
- August 1st, from 8 am to 8 pm
- 2 August, 8 am to 2 pm
- 3 August, 8 am to 2 pm
The campaign will also run until supplies run out; it was organized by the Cartago Health Department, CCSS.
Authorities recommend that pilgrims stay hydrated, wear comfortable shoes and carry the necessary medications. Photo: Keyna Calderón
Covid-causing virus with high circulation
According to information released by the Ministry of Health in the most recent epidemiological bulletin, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, is the one that has been most widely circulated in recent weeks. In fact, according to data released on July 26, 98 patients were hospitalized for Covid, when 10 weeks ago there were only 19.
In this way, Covid-19 ousted influenza, which for weeks was the leading virus in circulation in the country, although the vaccination campaign against the disease caused it to lose strength.
