City
Epaper

Argentina approves emergency use of Sinopharm vax for kids

By IANS | Updated: October 7, 2021 09:10 IST

Buenos Aires, Oct 7 Argentina has recently approved the emergency use of the Chinese Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for ...

Open in App

Buenos Aires, Oct 7 Argentina has recently approved the emergency use of the Chinese Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for children aged between three and 11, according to health authorities.

According to an announcement made by Health Minister Carla Vizzotti, here are approximately 6 million children in that age group, Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday.

Vizzotti also noted Argentina plans to complete vaccinating people aged over three years old by the end of this year.

Education officials said they expect the move to help resume in-person learning in Argentina.

Since the onset of the pandemic early last year, Argentina has registered a total of 5,263,219 coronavirus cases and 115,379 deaths.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: ArgentinaXinhuaBuenos AiresBaiCarla vizzottiDistrict data
Open in App

Related Stories

International7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile and Argentina, Tsunami Warning Issued

FootballARG 4-1 BRA, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: Messi-Less Argentina Thrash Brazil

FootballLionel Messi to Play in India: Will the Argentine 'Magic Man' Visit Kerala for La Albiceleste?

EntertainmentLiam Payne Passes Away: One Direction Singer Dies At 31 After Fall From Balcony In Argentina

InternationalMajor UK Railway Stations Hit by Cyber Attack; Network Rail Suspends Wi-Fi Service

Health Realted Stories

Health29 fresh Covid cases in Manipur, state’s total count rises to 82

HealthED probes Care Health Insurance over ESOP irregularities, summons to senior advocate withdrawn

HealthStage set for world to celebrate International Day of Yoga

HealthPM Modi to lead 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations from Visakhapatnam

HealthAssisted dying bill clears UK Commons, moves to House of Lords