Cambodia vaccinates children aged three to five against COVID

The Southeast Asian nation has vaccinated greater than 90% of its inhabitants of 16 million, for one of many highest charges within the area, official information present. In January, it began rolling out a fourth dose for high-risk teams.

The inoculation drive for toddlers started within the capital of Phnom Penh, with lots of of individuals queueing exterior clinics the place medical workers in private safety gear gave doses to teary-eyed or wailing youngsters.

“I introduced my child with hope of stopping the unfold of COVID-19, and I hope all mother and father would accomplish that too,” mentioned Heng Davy, a 28-year-old mom, as she shuffled alongside in a fast-moving queue along with her son in her arms.

Most nations have but to start out vaccinations for kids beneath the age of 5. This month, the US postponed by not less than two months consideration of COVID-19 vaccines for kids beneath 5.

China launched a nationwide marketing campaign concentrating on these aged three to 11 late final 12 months, as did Bahrain, and Cuba has lined these as younger as two.

“I want to thank the federal government for offering the vaccine for three- to five-year-old youngsters,” mentioned Hour Nary, a father accompanying his daughter whereas she obtained the shot.

Cambodia’s tally of pandemic infections stands at greater than 127,000, with 3,024 deaths.