Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution: Acceleration Of Vaccination Is The Key To Control COVID-19

Mayor of Medan Bobby Nasution/PHOTO VIA ANTARA

MEDAN - Mayor of Medan, North Sumatra, Bobby Nasution said accelerated vaccination is the main key in controlling the spread of COVID-19, in addition to implementing health protocols. "This is to accelerate the formation of herd immunity in the community to control the spread of COVID-19 in Medan. ," said Bobby Nasution, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, February 9. The acceleration of this vaccination, he continued, was carried out by all levels of society, including public service officers, health workers, the general public, the elderly, teenagers and children. Report of the Task Force for Handling COVID-19 19 Medan City, Tuesday, February 8, stated that the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases was 49,430, or an increase of 277 new cases compared to Monday, February 7. 920 people. "This includes booster vaccinations, which are currently being promoted by the Medan City Government," said Mayor Bobby. .

Meanwhile, the Head of the Medan City Health Service, Dr. Taufik Ririansyah, admitted that the number of people who had received booster vaccinations as of Tuesday, February 8, was recorded at 100,211 people or 5.16 percent of the set target. booster vaccination in Medan City reached 5.16 percent. We continue to pursue accelerated vaccinations so that people's herd immunity is formed," he said.