Get vaccine act togetherThe government must do a better job allaying fears about a shortage of vaccines while getting its act together before the mass vaccination rollout starts, supposedly next week. Announcements by several hospitals including Vachira Hospital and Chulabhorn Royal Academy delaying appointments for people who registered for AstraZeneca vaccines have sparked speculation about a shortage. The government bought 117,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines early this year. He said the delay is due to the government changing its plan, lengthening the period between administering the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and the second from 10 to 16 weeks. It's time the government opens up about its vaccine procurement, providing full details about purchase agreements, terms and conditions.

Source: Bangkok Post May 25, 2021 23:48 UTC