Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou on Friday thanked China for its support in providing COVID-19 vaccines. Lacalle Pou expressed the gratitude during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Uruguay Wang Gang, according to Secretary of the Presidency Alvaro Delgado. According to the authorities, Uruguay will launch a vaccination campaign on March 1 to combat COVID-19 following the arrival of the Chinese vaccines. The first stage of the vaccination plan is aimed at inoculating teachers, military personnel, firefighters and police officers, among other essential workers.
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