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Maldives to begin COVID-19 vaccination awareness program
MALE, Jan. 10, 2021 (BSS/Xinhua) – The Maldives Red Cross (MRC) will begin
a program to raise awareness about COVID-19 vaccinations, local media
reported on Sunday.
MRC Male’ Branch Manager Mohamed Adeel was quoted in state-owned PSM news
as saying that 60 volunteers will begin a campaign in consultation with
relevant authorities to inform households about the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Maldives government has pledged to begin vaccinations in the first
quarter of 2021. President Ibrahim Solih said vaccinations will be provided
free of charge for all citizens.
The Maldives will receive 20 percent of its vaccination requirement from
the COVAX program apart from its decision to procure vaccines from
AstraZeneca Singapore.
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