COVID-19 vaccine drive continues in various states, regions

Vaccination is being carried out in full swing in various regions and states as the vaccination programmes are one of the most important activities in the prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19 disease.
Yesterday, doctors and nurses from public hospitals, medical teams from the Tatmadaw, and relevant healthcare workers in collaboration with volunteers gave COVID-19 vaccines to 307 people from Yankin and Tamway townships in Yangon Region, 5,360 people from twenty-six townships in Ayeyawady Region, 1,826 people from four townships in Rakhine and Chin states, 3,689 people from seven districts in Mandalay Region, and 268 people from Taungoo and Htantabin townships in Bago Region, respectively.
Similarly, on that day healthcare officials gave the vaccines to 762 students from five townships in Rakhine and Chin states, and 1,884 students from seven districts in Mandalay Region.
In addition, to assist in the control and prevention of the covid-19 disease, military officials from various regional commands in collaboration with district and township administrative officials, departmental personnel and members of civil society organizations (CSOs) conducted educational campaigns such as prevention of COVID-19, wearing of masks in public places and distribution of masks to the locals at schools, markets, streets, city entry points and crowded areas in Lashio township, Shan State (North), Myeik and Bokpyin townships in Taninthayi Region, 44 townships in Yangon Region, Tada-U Township in Mandalay Region yesterday. — MNA