The Ministry of Public Health authorized the University of Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for the Dominican Republic. Health Minister Plutarco Arias said that provisional permits will be issued for other coronavirus vaccines in the future on an individual basis. Dr. Arias said that the licenses will be granted provided the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and compliance with necessary requirements can be ensured.
The government has said the vaccine should arrive in the first quarter of the year. As reported, 10 million doses have been purchased in advance.
The vaccines will first be applied to health care providers and seniors.
The Ministry of Public Health approval by the Pharmaceuticals, Food and Health Products Agency (Digemaps) of the Ministry of Public Health is dated Thursday, 31 December 2020.
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4 January 2021