Markus Söder Announces New Vaccination Plan for Bavaria
Bavaria to Offer Vaccinations to All Adults by Summer
Söder's Plan Aims to Accelerate Vaccinations and Protect the Population
Markus Söder, Minister President of Bavaria and leader of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria, has announced a new vaccination plan that aims to offer vaccinations to all adults in Bavaria by the summer. The plan, which was unveiled at a press conference on Tuesday, is part of a broader effort to accelerate vaccinations and protect the population from the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Söder, the plan will involve setting up additional vaccination centers across Bavaria and increasing the number of available vaccine doses. The government will also work with local authorities to ensure that vaccinations are accessible to all residents, regardless of their age or location.
Söder said that the plan is a "top priority" for the Bavarian government and that he is confident that it will help to protect the population from the virus. "We want to make sure that everyone in Bavaria has the opportunity to get vaccinated as quickly as possible," he said. "This is the best way to protect ourselves and our loved ones from this terrible disease."
Bavaria has been one of the hardest-hit regions in Germany by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Tuesday, there have been over 600,000 confirmed cases of the virus in the state, and over 10,000 people have died.
The new vaccination plan is part of a broader effort by the German government to accelerate vaccinations. The government has set a target of vaccinating 80% of the population by the end of the summer.