THE Portugal achieved its goal of almost vaccinating 85% of its population against coronavirus and will grant one third, booster dose to citizens aged 65 and over, the country’s General Directorate of Health (DGS) announced on Friday.
“Vaccination is unquestionable success “(…), We achieved full vaccination coverage of about 85%, as the citizens of Portugal faithfully followed the procedure”, said the head of DGS Grease Freitas.
“From next week, we will start vaccinating people 65 years and older with a third booster dose, “the official added, according to AFP.
During a press conference, Freitas also explained that “the priority will be given to those over 80 and to tenants of nursing homes “. He clarified that all those who took the second dose, before more than six months, will be able to take a third dose.
At the national level, compiled by the French Agency, Portugal shares with the United Arab Emirates the first place in the world at full vaccination rates, at 84,4%, ahead of Spain (78%) and Singapore (77%).
“This is a great result,” said the president of the Gavi Vaccine Alliance, Portugal. Jose Manuel Barroso, on the occasion of a meeting today with foreign journalists in Lisbon.
“It simply came to our notice then high sense of political responsibility of the Portuguese population, because the citizens think collectively and on the other hand, of the existence of an organization that is logically effective “, commented the former President of the European Commission and former Prime Minister of Portugal.
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