Coronavirus: vaccination portal opens for people on immunosuppresive drugs

The health ministry on Sunday said it was opening a vaccination portal on Monday for people who take biological agents and immunosuppressive drugs.

Close to 6,000 slots will be available.
Individuals who fall into the stated categories can books their jab through the vaccination portal, from Monday, April 5, at 8 am, until Tuesday, April 6, at 7 pm .

Those interested will be informed of the type of vaccine available at each vaccination centre Some 5,891 appointments with Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines will be available .

Patients who are not beneficiaries of Gesy, or who receive medicines that fall into the specific categories privately, can also be given the vaccine after confirmation by their treating physician by sending a request to [email protected].

They must provide proof of ID and a contact telephone number, and state that they belong to the group of people who have been prescribed biological agents or other immunosuppressive drugs, plus have a certificate from their treating physician.

Until April 3, some 161,526 vaccinations have been carried out, 114 660 relating to first doses, and 46,866 for both doses .