The Edo State Government has received doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for distribution in the state.
In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, said doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are in the custody of the state government, with the government finalising arrangements for its deployment across the state.
Ogie noted that the state is preparing a localised distribution mechanism for the rollout of the vaccines in line with the national plan.
He said, “The Edo State Government is in custody of doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines received from the Federal Government for distribution in the state.
“We are preparing a local distribution network for rolling out the vaccines in line with the national plan.