COVID-19 Vaccination for Some Community Members Postponed
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Indonesia is vaccinating its population to build immunity against the Covid-19 coronavirus. However, vaccination for some people has been postponed due to the presence of comorbidities or symptoms of infection with the virus.
As of March 9, 2021, 298,912 health workers have not yet received their first dose of the vaccine. Meanwhile, 9,537 health workers have had their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine postponed.
A total of 55,075 public officials have also not yet been able to receive their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The number of public officials whose second dose of the vaccine has been postponed is 170.
Furthermore, 13,395 elderly people have not yet been able to receive their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and eight people have had their second dose postponed. The elderly must undergo vulnerability screening before vaccination, such as assessment of their ability to walk and climb stairs, medical history, and significant weight loss.
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