COVID-19 Vaccination: Prevention Programme Continues In Regions And States

Ministry of Health has been conducting the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Nay Pyi Taw Council area, regions and states for the disease prevention and control.

On the 4th of April, residents in 2 townships in Yangon Region, 26 townships in Ayeyawaddy Region, 9 townships in Rakhine State, 7 districts in Mandalay Regionand 2 townships in Bago Region received the COVID-19 vaccines. Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

 Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. The Ministry of Health purchased millions of COVID-19 vaccines and also accepted millions donated by friendly countries.