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. 2021 Jul:91:106001.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2021.106001. Epub 2021 Jun 18.

COVID-19 and vaccination rollout in Fiji: Challenges caused by digital platform

Aneesh A Chand  1
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COVID-19 and vaccination rollout in Fiji: Challenges caused by digital platform

Aneesh A Chand. Int J Surg. 2021 Jul.

Abstract

Since the beginning of the pandemic, a variety of interventions have reduced SARS-CoV-2 virus infection and mortality, including individual precautions such as wearing proper personal protective equipment (i.e., hand gloves, facemasks, and face shields), social distancing, handwashing, and limiting interpersonal interaction to outside situations. The most promising hope for ending the COVID-19 pandemic is the successful launch of COVID-19 vaccines. In response, this letter to editor will disclose the rollout of COVID-19 vaccination and challenges caused by digital platforms in Fiji.

Keywords: COVID-19; Digital platform; Fijians; Health care workers; Vaccine.

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Conflict of interest statement

No conflicts of interest.

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Cumulative number of the COVID-19 doses administered in Fiji [6].
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A snap from the video which has gone viral on social media [8].
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