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About 2 510 426 anti-COVID vaccinations administered so far

Sonila Mehmeti — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:30:01 +0000

TIRANA, Jan 14 /ATA/ The Ministry of Health and Social Protection informed that ” in our country 2 510 426 vaccinations have been so far administered.”

Yesterday alone, 8155 vaccinations were delivered.

Also, according to the Ministry, 229 Albanian citizens fully vaccinated abroad, have been identified by family doctors through vaccination certificates (or 458 vaccinations administered abroad).

Mass anti-COVID vaccination continues apace in all vaccination points, in health centers, outpatient clinics as well as through mobile units in the community as part of the national door-to-door campaign.

Eligibility for vaccination against COVID-19 has been extended to all persons +16 years of age as well as children +12 years of age diagnosed with immune deficiency.
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Covid vaccination is ongoing at “Air Albania”/ Doctors and nurses for ATA: Everyone should get the vaccine

Sonila Mehmeti — Wed, 19 May 2021 14:49:14 +0000

TIRANA, May 19 /ATA/ – By Arbi Fortuzi/ “Everyone should get vaccinated against COVID-19,” according to the citizens waiting in line to get the shot at the vaccination center in “Air Albania” stadium.

The Albanian Telegraphic Agency has closely monitored the process of vaccination against Covid in the premises of “Air Albania Stadium,” where the vaccination of healthcare workers, who did not receive the jab for various reasons in the first stage, are getting vaccinated.
Shpresa Niklekaj, a nurse at the “Queen Geraldine” maternity hospital, said that she had not received the jab during the first phase because she was infected with COVID-19 in January.

“I work in the delivery room. I was infected with COVID-19 in January and could not get the vaccine on time. I came today, according to the announcement of the hospital directorate, and I got the vaccine. I took the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine and I feel very well. I thank the state and the maternity ward that enabled the mass vaccination. I am very happy that I had the opportunity to get the shot. I also thank the Prime Minister. I was determined to get whatever vaccine available, I fully trust the safety of vaccine. I am a doctor and I am aware of its importance. “I strongly advise the citizens to get the vaccine without hesitation no matter the brand,” – Niklekaj told ATA.

Elton Koroveshi, a doctor at the “Queen Geraldine” maternity hospital, said he believes he will now be safer in his work.

“Today I received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. I believe that after this dose I will feel more relieved in my work. We will no longer use protective barriers and maintain social distancing in our daily work. All vaccines are 100% safe and I advise all citizens to get vaccinated. “I was infected with COVID-19 in February and it was a horrible experience,” – said Koroveshi.
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Large-scale vaccination rollout/ 537 387 vaccinations delivered since launch of “Albania smiles”

Sonila Mehmeti — Tue, 04 May 2021 15:12:09 +0000

TIRANA, May 4 /ATA/ Since the launch of national Covid vaccination rollout “Albania smiles,” 537,387 vaccinations have been administered in our country.

Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu, said on Tuesday that “vaccination continues apace thanks to the tireless work of our teams throughout the country. Since the launch of ” Albania smiles”campaign, 537,387 vaccinations have been administered.”

According to her, 19,886 Covid vaccinations have been delivered countrywide.

The process of large-scale vaccination continues apace throughout the country based on a blended schedule for citizens over 60 years of age and employees of essential services. Vaccination is delivered in line with all safety and quality parameters by trained teams of vaccinators across the country.
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