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A campaign of 500,000 vaccines a day – The vaccination campaign, according to Draghi, must be accelerated. As it did in recent days: “In the first eleven days of March alone, almost 30% of all vaccines carried out until the beginning of this month were administered: it is double the average of the previous two months. The current daily rate is approximately 170,000 daily doses, the goal is to triple it soon.
AstraZeneca batch blocked as a precautionary measure – “The Italian Medicines Agency has blocked a batch of AstraZeneca vaccines, following the notification of some serious adverse events. It is a precautionary decision, in line with what has been done in other European countries, and which demonstrates the effectiveness of pharmacovigilance systems. The opinion of the AIFA, shared by the scientists, is that there is no evidence that these events are related to the administration of the vaccine. The European Medicines Agency is examining suspected cases, but has also recommended continuing their use. EMA’s final decision, I can assure you that the vaccination campaign will continue with renewed intensity, ”said Draghi.
Contract signed for Italian production – “Today – Draghi announces – is the conclusion of the first contract between an Italian company and a company that owns a patent. We will continue to develop the vaccine production capacity in Italy.” “The European Union has made clear commitments to pharmaceutical companies and we hope they are respected. In recent weeks we have made strong decisions against companies that are late in deliveries. We will continue to do so, to defend the health of Italians.”
Vaccinations not only in the hospital – “Our goal, according to the Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza, the head of Civil Protection, Fabrizio Curcio, and the extraordinary commissioner for the emergency, General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, is to use all the useful spaces available for vaccines. It will be possible to vaccinate not only in hospitals, but also in companies, gyms and parking lots like this one in Fiumicino. In Italy 1,694 fixed vaccination centers are already operational and others will be identified ”, says the Prime Minister.
We need everyone’s help – “For this change of pace, we will need the help of many. I am thinking first of all of general practitioners, specialists and postgraduates, with whom we have already signed agreements for this purpose. But also in competent company doctors, sports doctors and dentists, who will operate in full compliance with medical protocols, to guarantee a fast and safe administration, their contribution is essential for the success of this campaign, as it has already been in all the other phases of the pandemic, but with the participation of all citizens. We simply think that with generalized vaccination we will be able to dispense with restrictions like the ones we have had to adopt ”.
Everyone is waiting their turn, follow Mattarella’s example – “Italy – says Draghi – has chosen to start its vaccination campaign with the personnel of health establishments, who must be able to operate safely, in the interest of all. We then proceeded to vaccinate in the nursing homes, where our fellow citizens live. . Finally, we have given priority to those over 80 years of age, along with those who work in school, university and public aid. While we complete the vaccination of these categories, we will proceed respecting an order given by age and health conditions. That everyone wait their turn, as the President of the Republic did in an exemplary way, is a way of showing us a community of solidarity, protecting those most fearful of the effects of the pandemic.
We are facing a new wave of infections: “More than a year after the start of the health emergency, unfortunately we are facing a new wave of infections,” said Mario Draghi speaking from the Fiumicino vaccination center. “The data (of the epidemic) force us to be very cautious to limit the number of deaths and avoid saturation of health facilities. The memory of what happened last spring is alive and we will do everything we can to prevent it from happening again. “
New restrictive measures decided together with Parliament – “The government has adopted restrictive measures that we have deemed appropriate and proportionate. We have done so with a decree law, which will make Parliament fully participate in the discussion,” said Draghi. Our elections were shared several times in the State-Regions Conference, in the spirit of maximum collaboration between the different levels of the administration ”.
Thanks to the Italians for their patience. “A few days ago I thanked the Italians for their infinite patience – says the prime minister -. I am aware that today’s measures will have consequences on the education of children, on the economy and also on the psychological state of all of us. avoid an aggravation that would make even more stringent measures inevitable. But these measures are accompanied by government actions in support of families and companies and the acceleration of the vaccination campaign, which is the only thing that gives hope of a way out of the pandemic ”.
Agile work and help families – “To meet the needs of families, we have already decided, already in today’s decree, to guarantee the right to agile work for those who have children in distance education or in quarantine,” announces the premier. Those who carry out activities that do not allow intelligent work will be granted access to extraordinary parental leave or the nanny contribution ”.
Billions more in aid to the economy – “The decree – says Draghi – that includes all other measures to support the economy is scheduled for next week. That is why the 32 billion already authorized are fully committed. But it is not enough. I intend to propose to the Parliament, on the occasion of the presentation of the Document on Economy and Finance, a new budgetary variation. The measures provided for in the decree-law are substantial, cover a wider audience and will arrive quickly. Among the most significant measures is the extension from redundancy fund, broader funding of instruments to combat poverty, to support the “new poor”, those who have become the majority in the ranks of Caritas. We will make contributions more easily and immediately to the self-employed workers and VAT figures that have suffered a loss of business volume. Sectorial “.
“Aware of the difficulties, today I want to give you a message of confidence and strength. This government will accompany them with the same intensity that it showed in their first month of work ”, concluded Mario Draghi.
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