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Government orders seniors to get the fourth vaccine

The Ministry of Public Health issued Resolution No. #69, establishing that all over 18 years need to receive a mixed three doses of Covid-19 vaccine. A free third inoculation is authorized 30 days after the second dose.

A fourth dose is now authorized, starting with persons of 60 years or older, those with vulnerabilities, including hypertension, obesity, asthma, heart problems and front line workers (military, journalists, teachers and health care workers). This should be applied six months after the third dose of a different vaccine type.

As of 31 January 2022, the resolution establishes that people need to present their vaccination card with the three doses to enter businesses and public places, as established by Resolution #48 of 8 October 2021. The alternative is a negative PCR.

Children 12 to 17 years are also required to have two doses of vaccine, or a PCR within the week.

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Diario Libre
Diario Libre

28 December 2021