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Several academic centers reported that the measure responds to a provision of the Ministry of Health; however, the entity has not commented.
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Through its official channels on social networks, the night of August 11 several universities, most of them located in Quito, informed the public that temporarily suspend the vaccination of the second dose against COVID-19. The dates are different in each institution.
The San Francisco de Quito University (USFQ)For example, he indicated that the day will be canceled on August 12, “by order of the Ministry of Health” and that the shifts of the people who were supposed to attend that day will be updated.
Along the same lines, University of the Americas (UDLA) reported that, “by instruction” of the Ministry the vaccination point will not be enabled between August 12 and 15.
The Central University of Ecuador (UCE) He also reported the suspension of the application of the second dose, but did not explain how long the stoppage will last. However, the institution clarified that the inoculation to the students of the health faculties that were programmed in the university coliseum is maintained normally.
With a broader explanation, the UTE University stated that the dates will be rescheduled at its parent campus in Quito, by order of the Ministry, “considering the new delivery schedules of vaccines by the provider.”
In this academic center there will be no attention between August 12 and 17; activities will resume on August 18. In addition, it was highlighted that from August 17 the date and time of the second dose can be consulted.
#UTEinforma I #ATTENTION
To our students, graduates, family members and citizens in general.???? Regarding the application of the second dose of the vaccine against Covid-19, we inform you that:
???? WE WILL RESTART THE ACTIVITIES NEXT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18.
➕Information???? pic.twitter.com/0kaLyP7IBL– UTE University (@UTEoficial) August 12, 2021
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In the Hemispheres University the inoculation will not be available as of August 12 and it is requested that those who meet the 28 days to receive the second dose approach the centers authorized by the Ministry.
In the case of Salesian Polytechnic University (UPS) the process will be postponed in the city of Cuenca.
Although all universities maintain that it is a instruction from the Ministry of Public Health; but nevertheless, the State Portfolio has not given explanations about the situation. (I)
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