In photos: First batch of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives in Vietnam

VOV.VN - A plane carrying an initial batch of 117,600 doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine landed at Tan Son Nhat international airport in Ho Chi Minh City on February 24.

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in photos first batch of astrazeneca vaccine arrives in vietnam picture 3 — Officials from the Health Ministry and the British Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City are at the airport to welcome the first batch of the vaccine.

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in photos first batch of astrazeneca vaccine arrives in vietnam picture 5 — During the ceremony, Deputy Health Minister Truong Quoc Cuong reveals that both Vietnam and Thailand are the first two ASEAN countries to gain access to the vaccine.

in photos first batch of astrazeneca vaccine arrives in vietnam picture 6 — As part of regulations on all imported items, medical workers thoroughly spray disinfectant over the shipment.

in photos first batch of astrazeneca vaccine arrives in vietnam picture 7 — The vaccine has been developed by British-Swedish company AstraZeneca following collaboration with Oxford University. In addition, the doses are being imported into the country by Vietnam Vaccine JSC (VNVC).

in photos first batch of astrazeneca vaccine arrives in vietnam picture 8 — Vu Thu Ha, director of VNVC, notes that the batch will initially brought to VNVC’s super cold facilities for storage in line with regulations outlined by both the Government and the Health Ministry.

in photos first batch of astrazeneca vaccine arrives in vietnam picture 9 — Results from clinical trials indicate that 22 days after receiving the initial shot, the AstraZeneca vaccine can fully protect people from serious illness, hospitalisation, and death caused by COVID-19. Within 90 days, the vaccine’s potency could reach up to 76%.

in photos first batch of astrazeneca vaccine arrives in vietnam picture 10 — Other studies show that the vaccine could reduce the risk of infection by two thirds for asymptomatic cases.

in photos first batch of astrazeneca vaccine arrives in vietnam picture 11 — The price of the COVID-19 vaccines has yet to be revealed.

PM orders speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the Ministry of Health, relevant agencies, and localities on February 24 to ramp up the pace of the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination scheme in an effort to ensure that local people are given protection against the virus.

PM orders speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations

First COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Vietnam on Feb. 24

VOV.VN - A plane carrying more than 117,000 doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is scheduled to touch down at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 10.00am on February 24.

First COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Vietnam on Feb. 24

VOV.VN - A plane carrying more than 117,000 doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is scheduled to touch down at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 10.00am on February 24.

Priority groups in COVID-19 vaccination rollout

VOV.VN - Health care workers, along with those on the frontline in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), diplomats, customs workers, and immigration officers, will be among the priority groups in the country’s vaccination plan as it gradually vaccinates the population.

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In photos: First batch of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives in Vietnam

VOV.VN - A plane carrying an initial batch of 117,600 doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine landed at Tan Son Nhat international airport in Ho Chi Minh City on February 24.

In photos: First batch of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives in Vietnam

VOV.VN - A plane carrying an initial batch of 117,600 doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine landed at Tan Son Nhat international airport in Ho Chi Minh City on February 24.

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PM orders speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations

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First COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Vietnam on Feb. 24

First COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Vietnam on Feb. 24

Priority groups in COVID-19 vaccination rollout

Priority groups in COVID-19 vaccination rollout