Source: Xinhua|
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LISBON, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Portugal began its vaccination campaign against COVID-19 on Sunday, with the first batch of 9,750 doses of vaccines developed by Pfizer-BioNTech being administered to health professionals at hospitals in the cities of Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon.
This moment "symbolizes the ability to work together, because for months the professionals of the National Health Service and other sectors of society have been collaborating to guarantee the best care and the best assistance," said Health Minister Marta Temido, who was visiting and monitoring various vaccination sites.
The first vaccination phase will last until the end of March 2021, with 1.2 million free doses expected to be applied, health authorities said, adding that nursing homes are the next priority group for vaccination.