The director of the Pasteur Institute and member of the scientific committee to fight once morest Coronavirus, Hechmi Louzir, declares that Tunisia is among the best countries in Africa and in the world. And this, in terms of vaccinating its citizens once morest the coronavirus.
In a radio statement, Hechmi Louzir specifies that the epidemiological situation in Tunisia and in the world has recorded a marked improvement.
He adds that the coronavirus will become, following vaccination, like the flu. Thus, he calls on people to get vaccinated so as not to register serious cases and avoid the deterioration of the situation.
Likewise, it emphasizes the need to take the third dose. In particular, for the age group of 40 years and over.
In this context, he indicates that there is a decrease in the rate of vaccination.
“Yesterday, the vaccination rate recorded 0.7%; despite the supply of vaccines in many places,” he said.
On the other hand, Hechmi Louzir declares that Tunisia is preparing studies and skills. And this, in order to start the process of manufacturing vaccines once morest the Coronavirus and other diseases.
It should be noted that the Minister of Public Health, Ali Mrabet, already affirmed that the ministry was working on a program to manufacture generic drugs and vaccines once morest the Coronavirus.
