Tatmadaw has been working together with doctors, health workers and volunteers to carry out COVID-19 immunization to the people over the age of 40 including monks, nuns, religious leaders, civil service personnel, prisoners, persons with disabilities, people with chronic diseases, ethnic armed forces, people in IDPs camps and students over the age of 12 in regions and states.
On 11 and 12 January, 4,689 people in Shan State (North), 1,269 people in Shan State (East), 4,241 people in Mon State and Kayin State, 2,320 people in Taninthayi Region, 2,887 people in Yangon Region, 42,553 people in Ayeyawady Region, 2,515 people in Rakhine State, 7,210 people in Mandalay Region, two monks and 850 people in Bago Region received the COVID-19 vaccine.
In addition, 256 students in Muse Township and Kyaukme Township, Shan State (North), 728 students in Ayeyawady Region and 628 students in Htantabin Township, Bago Region, were also vaccinated.
Officials from the respective regional commands encouraged and coordinated as necessary, it is reported. — MNA
Vaccine drive continues in various regions, states
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