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Risk groups first, then everyone else: this is how the canton of Basel-Stadt really wanted to handle vaccines. But an error occurred while processing the appointments. Suddenly, anyone could sign up for a vaccine. Even those who don’t even belong to a risk group.
The race on the dates was great, writes the «Basler Zeitung». Those interested can register online from Monday morning, and vaccinations will take place in the first phase from December 28 to 30 in the Basel-Stadt showroom. Around 1,900 people in risk groups must be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
The worm was in the system
But everything indicates that these first days of vaccination will not only show high-risk patients. Because the worm was in the process of registration. He could book an appointment in three steps: he did not have to indicate his age or any previous illness, writes the newspaper. Only the address and phone number were requested.
The operator of the vaccination center, Meconex AG, did not want to know anything about an error in the system and, when asked, told the Basler Zeitung: “People who book an appointment should confirm with a control question that they are older than 65 years. »
Finally, the Basel health department admitted the mistake. The health department confirms that at first it wasn’t about age. Meanwhile, the record has been reviewed. Now you will be asked about the age and previous disease. But only after many places have already been allocated.
Precious time wasted
The number of people who have dusted an appointment without authorization will only be visible when the vaccinations start on December 28 at the Basel Exhibition Center. Meconex AG at least cannot rule out the possibility that a registered person under the age of 65 is there.
If someone younger appears at the appointment, you will be informed at the venue that currently only people over 65 are vaccinated. The time span will remain unused. (hac)
