VOICED : Uruguay inicia vacunación contra covid con educadores, militares, policías y bomberos

Uruguay has started its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, initially targeting essential workers with the Sinovac vaccine. The campaign aims to vaccinate 140,000 workers, including teachers, military, police, and firefighters. The Sinovac vaccine requires two doses and is currently administered to individuals under 60. Personal reflections highlight the motivation to vaccinate for the safety of family and community. Future shipments include Pfizer and additional Sinovac doses, with plans to vaccinate 30,000 people daily. Uruguay, once a model for pandemic control, has seen a rise in cases and reports nearly 58,000 infections and 600 deaths.

Which groups are prioritized for the initial COVID-19 vaccination in Uruguay?

• Tourists visiting the country

• Elderly over 60 years old

• Essential workers like teachers and police

• Children and teenagers

What is the origin of the Sinovac vaccine being used in Uruguay?

• United States

• China

• Germany

• India

Why did the individual decide to get vaccinated?

• To travel abroad

• For personal health benefits

• For the safety of family and colleagues

• To receive a government incentive

When are the Pfizer vaccine doses expected to arrive in Uruguay?

• In January

• Between March 8 and April 26

• Between May and June

• In December

What was Uruguay's status in controlling the pandemic before November?

• Unaware of the pandemic

• Leading in vaccine development

• Struggling with high infection rates

• A model for pandemic control in Latin America