TANGERANG - Hundreds of public services in Tangerang Regency underwent booster vaccination or the third dose. This is done to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant of the Corona Virus (COVID-19).

"Today there are 600 to 700 (vaccine injections)," Tangerang Regent Ahmad Zaki told reporters at the Tangerang Regency Government Building, Tuesday, January 18.

Tangerang Regent, Ahmad Zaki Iskandar said the target for all public services in Tangerang Regency is 1300 people.

"The target is almost 13.000 from the regional government, including honorary teachers as well as the Indonesian National Police," he said.

 

Meanwhile, the spokesperson for COVID-19, Dr. Hendra Tarmizi, revealed the reason for the vaccine for public services.

"Actually, the 80.000 vaccine is a priority for the elderly. However, at the time of implementing the vaccine, there was very little interest in the elderly. So, we decided that the vaccine was also used for 18 years and over with the target of public servants such as ASN and teachers," he said.


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