Around 50 pct of Mongolian children aged 12-17 fully vaccinated against COVID-19 www.xinhuanet.com
Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 50 percent of all Mongolian teenagers aged between 12 and 17 have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far, according to a statement released by the country's ministry of education and science on Saturday.
Meanwhile, over 75 percent of about 290,000 teenagers in this age group have received their first doses of COVID-19 vaccines, it added.
In mid-June, Mongolia started vaccination for children on a voluntary basis with the consent of their parents or caretakers.
Students across the country will return to classrooms as the 2021-2022 academic year starts on Sept. 1, according to the ministry.
However, students in high-risk areas are expected to rotate in-person teaching and online classes on a weekly basis.
Published Date:2021-08-08