Today's AstraZeneca Vaccination 'Open Day' at the Funchal Technopolo was a great success, as by 6 pm this evening, the centre had vaccinated 1,000 people (600 first dose, 400 second dose).
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Don't forget, that all Madeira citizens aged over 18 years-old, who have not yet been vaccinated can attend the AstraZeneca Vaccine Open Day at the Madeira Technopolo today.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, has issued a statement saying that all those who were vaccinated with the AstraZenaca vaccine on the 22nd and 23rd of April, and whose second vaccine is scheduled for the 15th and 16th of July have had their appointments brought forward to the 7th and 9th of July respectively.
Massachusetts biotech company, Moderna, have announced that their SARS-CoV-2 vaccine produces antibodies against the delta variant.
Currently, Madeira is waiting for a consignment of 10,000 AstraZeneca vaccines.
The President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, will this afternoon meet with Health and Education ministers to jointly analyse whether the recent cancellation of the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine will affect pupils returning to school.
The vaccination programme is on the move, and those living in Funchal, aged 50 - 64 and suffering from coronary heart disease, heart failure, kidney failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will be called forward to receive their initial vaccination.
During the visit to the Macaronesian Forest Centre at Quinta do Santo da Serra, The President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, said that the vaccination programme for teachers would be released soon. However, this all depends on the number of AstraZeneca vaccines that arrive this weekend.