THE next target group of frontline medical staff is scheduled to be vaccinated against Covid-19 next week after more than 100 people vaccinated earlier showed no side effects.
The vaccine, which was first administered in late November, produced good results, Deputy Minister of Health, Assoc Prof Dr Phouthone Muongpak, said on Tuesday.
People need two doses to develop immunity to Covid-19.
The first group of frontline officials including medical staff had their first vaccinations in late November and the second on Dec 22.
“There were no side effects or problematic symptoms, ” said Dr Phouthone, who is Deputy Head of the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control.