Vaccination rates among city’s oldest and youngest residents now hovering around 30%, health chief reports.
Covid-19 vaccination
Health chief urges anyone who should have third inoculation to do so as it swiftly raises Covid-19 antibody levels.
Health officials say solid foundation for construction of Covid-19 immunity barrier protecting residents’ lives and health has been paved.
Campaign by volunteers and Social Welfare Bureau staff pays off as more elderly residents agree to get vaccinated against novel coronavirus.
Sharp increase follows weekend inoculation drive; second Schoolchildren Vaccination Days campaign to be held at Macao Forum in ZAPE this weekend.
Phone campaign targets senior citizens, while schools regularly quiz parents whether their children have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Civil servants join gaming operator staff in being granted leave to take old or young relatives for Covid-19 vaccination.
Galaxy, Melco, Wynn and MGM all promise time off to staff who accompany underage or senior relatives to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
New measure to apply to private as well as public institutions; unvaccinated individuals face weekly tests to ensure free of Covid-19.