"The idea that one European country could begin before another is far” from what will occur, the official, Domenico Arcuri, told reporters on Sunday.
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“The campaign will begin in all countries on a symbolic day” before the start of the actual campaign of mass vaccinations.
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He did not say when the first day was or how many people would be vaccinated that day.
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Italy’s first phase of vaccinations, targeting 1.8 million health care personnel and residents and staff of nursing homes, should be underway in mid-January, Arcuri said. Some 300 pavilions will be set up in town squares and other public places, where people can receive the shots.
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