It is crucial to allow every Taiwanese to get their first shot, she said, adding that the second doses for government officials in the second vaccine priority group should be postponed. People receive COVID-19 vaccines in New Taipei City yesterday. The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) gives “important government officials necessary for maintaining disease prevention work” second-highest COVID-19 vaccine priority. The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine should be reserved for priority group members who have not received their first dose, she said. Some countries, including Germany and Iceland, have approved second-dose vaccinations with the BioNTech or Moderna jabs, following the AstraZeneca vaccine, she said, adding that Taiwan should follow that example.

Source: Taipei Times July 17, 2021 15:56 UTC