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

Ministry of Health has been conducting the COVID-19 vaccination programme in regions and states for the disease prevention and control. On the 20th of April, residents in 1 township of eastern Shan State, 1 township of Yangon Region,26 townships of Ayeyawaddy Region, 9 townships of Rakhine and Kayin states, 7 districts of Mandalay Region and 1 township of 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.