In the Vitebsk region, more than 1,000 healthcare professionals have been vaccinated against coronavirus
The vaccination campaign against coronavirus among healthcare workers in the Vitebsk region is actively underway. This was reported by Vladimir Sinkevich, Chief Physician of the Vitebsk Regional Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health.
In total, healthcare institutions in the region received 3,260 two-component doses of the Sputnik V vaccine. Immunization of healthcare workers began on January 19 at seven vaccination points opened in Orsha, Polotsk, Novopolotsk, and at four medical institutions in the regional center. Their number will be gradually expanded.
– Over the past period, more than 1,000 people at risk have been vaccinated. The most active participation in the immunization campaign is taken by employees of the Orsha Central City Polyclinic and its branches, as well as medical institutions in Vitebsk – the regional clinical oncology dispensary, the diagnostic center, and other healthcare institutions. No serious side effects have been registered, – noted Vladimir Sinkevich.
The delivery of the next batch of vaccine, intended for the immunization of education and social protection workers, is expected in February.
Vladimir Sinkevich recalled that vaccination is one of the most significant tools in combating the spread of viral infections.
– At the same time, adherence to health-saving behavior principles is also of great importance: maintaining social distancing, hygiene rules, physical activity, healthy eating, etc. All this helps reduce the risks of virus transmission and remains an important element of health protection, – emphasized the chief physician.
In total, healthcare institutions in the region received 3,260 two-component doses of the Sputnik V vaccine. Immunization of healthcare workers began on January 19 at seven vaccination points opened in Orsha, Polotsk, Novopolotsk, and at four medical institutions in the regional center. Their number will be gradually expanded.
– Over the past period, more than 1,000 people at risk have been vaccinated. The most active participation in the immunization campaign is taken by employees of the Orsha Central City Polyclinic and its branches, as well as medical institutions in Vitebsk – the regional clinical oncology dispensary, the diagnostic center, and other healthcare institutions. No serious side effects have been registered, – noted Vladimir Sinkevich.
The delivery of the next batch of vaccine, intended for the immunization of education and social protection workers, is expected in February.
Vladimir Sinkevich recalled that vaccination is one of the most significant tools in combating the spread of viral infections.
– At the same time, adherence to health-saving behavior principles is also of great importance: maintaining social distancing, hygiene rules, physical activity, healthy eating, etc. All this helps reduce the risks of virus transmission and remains an important element of health protection, – emphasized the chief physician.