09:05 | Lima, Feb. 26. The report issued by the sectorial commission investigating the COVID-19 vaccination outside clinical trials is a fundamental input to discover the truth and reinforce transparency, as well as to restore citizens trust, Health Minister Oscar Ugarte affirmed.
The Cabinet member expressed deep gratitude to the investigation commission presided over by former Health Minister Fernando Carbone and to representatives of professional associations. I would like to start by thanking the investigation commission (.). We extend our deep gratitude for the work they carried out and for what without a doubt is a fundamental input to discover the truth and reaffirm transparency that should be present in every public act; but I want to add my congratulations for their work, he expressed.
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Report Shows 470 People Were Secretly Vaccinated In Peru
The Peruvian committee investigating the use of the COVID-19 vaccine outside the clinical trial confirmed on Thursday that 470 people who were not part of the trial received the Sinopharm vaccine candidate doses ahead the official rollout.
The Peruvian committee investigating the use of the COVID-19 vaccine outside the clinical trial confirmed on Thursday that 470 people who were not part of the trial received the Sinopharm vaccine candidate doses ahead the official rollout.
Peru s Health Minister Oscar Ugarte received the investigation commission s report on the vaccination irregularities scandal, known as Vacunagate .
Peruvian Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez announced the extension of the night ban on movement of citizens in 24 provinces with the highest risk of COVID-19 infection from March 1 to March 14, whereas a total lockdown in these regions is canceled.From Monday, March 1, for 14 days, there will be mand ..
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LIMA (Reuters) - Peruvian prosecutors are probing the use of so-called “courtesy doses” of China’s Sinopharm vaccine after two top government officials resigned over the weekend upon acknowledging they had taken the Chinese shot months ago, well before they were widely available in the country.
FILE PHOTO: Health workers wait for a dose of the Sinopharm s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Lima, Peru, February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda/File Photo/File Photo
The growing scandal in Peru erupted Thursday after ousted former President Martin Vizcarra said he too had received an early vaccination. Several other top officials have since stepped down.