By: Rosalina Lora
SANTO DOMINGO.– In view of the new variant of Covid-19, of which three cases have already been registered in the country, dozens of people are going to the various vaccination centers to get vaccinated against the virus and other respiratory diseases.
Meanwhile, there are hopes in the capital's districts that the Ministry of Health will organize vaccination days to prevent possible outbreaks of the virus.
“There are many viruses, I would not say only here, but in the world, especially in the care of our family,” said citizen Ramón Rodríguez.
“Well, you're always worried because there's so much news about viruses… and especially for your elderly loved ones. For example, tomorrow I will bring my mother to get her flu shot and protect her,” said Iris Ortíz.
Citizen Carolina Serrano said this “You have to take care of yourself because if you don't take care of yourself, I'll get sick again and take the disease home with me and continue to spread it to other people. So imagine a child with Covid.”
Although Health Area IV assures that house-to-house vaccination against Covid and other respiratory diseases is taking place in districts such as: B. has increased Capotillo, La Zurza and social improvementThey say they are still waiting for the brigades.
“We have a team spread across the different parts of the city and we also vaccinate against flu,” explained Jesús Suardí, Director of Health Area IV.
Authorities are urging the population to avoid places with poor ventilation, maintain handwashing and resume the use of masks, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned of the rapid spread of the JN sub-variant. 1 from Omicron.
In addition, they recommend a balanced diet with fruits and protein-rich foods to strengthen the immune system.