Not enough doses ordered – Strong criticism of the Swiss strategy when buying vaccines



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When it came to purchasing vaccines, Switzerland relied on several suppliers, but in each case it ordered too few doses, with dire consequences.

A vaccination center has been established at Hirschengraben in Zurich, but only a few doses will be available in the first weeks.

A vaccination center has been established at Hirschengraben in Zurich, but only a few doses will be available in the first weeks.

Photo: Sabina Bobst

Immediately after the Zurich government announced the start of the vaccination campaign for January 4 would have, tried Hanspeter Eckhardt, 79, to make an appointment. Not only for him, although the retiree from Bäretswil also belongs to the risk group., rather Besides for your in meterlatestr Sclerosis sick woman and severely disabled son. “You urgently need to be vaccinated to protect yourself,” says Eckhardt. On December 30, the Zurich Health Directorate activated a link for registration. You can also make a vaccination appointment over the phone with your doctor. Eckhardt tried both ways, and failed.

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