From tomorrow, November 27, Nghe An students will begin receiving Covid-19 vaccinations.

The Department of Education and Training has just released a schedule.vaccinationfor students in Nghe An province. Accordingly, starting tomorrow (November 27), a number of schools in Nam Dan, Hung Nguyen districts and Vinh city will begin vaccinating students at school. Specifically, on November 27, it will start at Huynh Thuc Khang High School, Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, Cua Lo High School, Le Hong Phong High School, Nam Dan 1 High School, Bac Yen Thanh High School, Anh Son 3 High School.

Huynh Thuc Khang High School is one of the first schools to receive the vaccine. Photo: Duc Anh

Next, on November 28, 29, and 30, vaccinations will continue at schools such as Dien Chau 5 High School, Nguyen Van To High School, Dinh Bat Tuy High School, Nguyen Xuan On High School, Dien Chau 3 High School, Hoang Mai High School, Thanh Chuong 3 High School, Dang Thuc Hua High School, and Cat Ngan High School.

Regarding the vaccination of students, previouslyDepartment of Education and TrainingA document has also been sent to schools requesting that school principals coordinate with the Steering Committee for Epidemic Prevention and Control of districts, cities and towns to organize Covid-19 vaccination for children aged 12 to 17. In addition, review and make a list of students and provide it to the Steering Committee for Epidemic Prevention and Control; at the same time, agree on specific times and locations for vaccination for children. Schools also need to create the best conditions in terms of facilities, security, and epidemic prevention and control work to organize vaccination for children in a safe and smooth manner.

Checking students' temperature when returning to school. Photo: MH

Mr. Nguyen Trong Hoan - Chief of Office of the Department of Education and Training also said: Currently, vaccines for students have been provided to 21 urban districts and starting tomorrow, localities will carry out vaccinations, first prioritizing 12th grade students and will continue to vaccinate from upper grades down.

To facilitate vaccination, the Department of Education and Training also requested schools to step up propaganda work so that parents and students can feel secure and see the benefits of vaccination to ensure safety in schools and ensure students' health.