Dozens Of Australian And Swedish Foreigners In Bali Were Injected With The Astrazeneca Vaccine, How Come?

Monitoring of foreign citizens (WNA) vaccinated against the AstraZeneca type of COVID-19 in the Sanur area, Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA)

DENPASAR - As many as 30 foreigners (WNA) were vaccinated against the AstraZeneca COVID-19 type in Sanur, Denpasar, Bali area.

"As many as 30 foreigners have been vaccinated and stay here because they have a Temporary Resident Permit Card (KITAS) and Social Security Administrator (BPJS), which means they are already working and registered and have health facilities as well as being entitled to vaccine guarantees", said Sanur Kaja Village Head I Made Sudana quoted by Antara, Thursday, March 25.

In Sanur Kaja area, it is targeted that 10.000 residents can get the COVID-19 vaccine. This figure consists of people who have a Sanur KTP, are over 18 years old, and have a Self-Reporting Certificate (STLD).

"If there are people from outside (not residents of Sanur) but have settled here (Sanur), they must complete the STLD, meaning that they have reported themselves. If foreigners already have ID Number (NIK), KITAS, and BPJS, they can get (vaccines) and we will ask for an e-ticket", said Made Sudana.

The vaccinated foreigners mostly came from Australia and Sweden. They are lecturers at the International School and General Manager of the tourism sector.

Apart from foreign citizens, tourism actors also get priority in administering this vaccine. Tourism actors are also asked to bring a certificate or ID at their place of work.

Implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination is targeted to be completed within one week. There are also vaccines used in three COVID-19 green zone areas, namely AstraZeneca.

Based on data from the Bali Provincial Health Office, 20.000 vials of the AstraZeneca vaccine are distributed to three green zones as a COVID-19 free area.

The details, for the Nusa Dua area, Badung Regency as many as 8.960 vials, Ubud, Gianyar Regency with 4.300 vials, and Sanur Denpasar City with 6.740 vials.

"For Sanur Kaja area, yesterday someone complained of fever and chills, then asked to consult the hospital and was given medication in the form of paracetamol and vitamins. After that it started to improve and could be active again", said Made Sudana.