Mobile

GLOBALink | Uruguay receives China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines

Source: Xinhua| 2021-02-27 16:38:34|Editor: huaxia

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou on Friday thanked China for its support in providing COVID-19 vaccines. Lacalle Pou expressed the gratitude during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Uruguay Wang Gang, according to Secretary of the Presidency Alvaro Delgado. According to the authorities, Uruguay will launch a vaccination campaign on March 1 to combat COVID-19 following the arrival of the Chinese vaccines. The first stage of the vaccination plan is aimed at inoculating teachers, military personnel, firefighters and police officers, among other essential workers.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service

 

KEY WORDS:
EXPLORE XINHUANET
010020070750000000000000011154711397717481