Vaccines, Hope: the third dose will be extended to other sections of the population, let's follow science

(Teleborsa) – The Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza , declared that the third dose will also be extended to other segments of the population on the basis of the indications of the scientific community. “The third dose, after the categories already indicated (over eighty, Rsa personnel, health workers) will also be extended to other areas but will guide the community scientific and we will evaluate how far we have to go. I am thinking of the slightly older population, and then we will decide if we have to extend it to other groups ”, explained Minister Speranza speaking at the Second day of the Festival of the Cities. “We have enough doses, there are no supply problems , we have bought enough doses to follow the scientists’ instructions,” he added.

“On the third dose we made a very clear choice to offer further protection to the weakest groups – continued the minister – for days in all regions this other phase of the campaign vaccination has started, now we are starting with the over eighty, with the RSA personnel, then with the health personnel who were the first to be vaccinated and are particularly exposed. Then, as always, we will rely on the scientific authorities ”.

“According to the data of the last few hours, 90 million Green Passes have already been downloaded , including those related to tampons. This means that the Italians have welcomed him very positively. More Green Pass means fewer closures. Citizens have understood this, and the most beautiful message is coming from young people who have understood that the vaccine is the real weapon of freedom “, finally stated Speranza.

In the meantime, 3,212 the Covid-19 cases ascertained in the last 24 hours in Italy with 295,452 total swabs (338,425 were carried out yesterday). The positive / buffer ratio slightly rises to 1.09%. According to the data released by the Ministry of Health, the deaths registered today are 63 , which brings the total count to 130,870 deaths from beginning of the pandemic. Both the number of patients admitted to intensive therapy (today there are 9 fewer, 450 total), and that of hospitalized with symptoms, 101 fewer than yesterday (there are 3,317 in total).