Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon those who took the coronavirus vaccine or are planning to become inoculated to keep wearing masks to stay safe from getting infected.
During her closing speech to the parliament's eleventh session on Tuesday, Hasina spoke about safety protocols once again while discussing a motion of thanks to the president's speech, reports bdnews24.com.
“Those who are taking the vaccine will have to continue wearing masks. Health safety protocols must be followed. As long as the virus does not completely go away from the world, I call upon everyone to stay vigilant,” Hasina said.
Health experts have reiterated the importance of wearing masks in staying safe from the highly contagious coronavirus. The government has made it mandatory for everyone to wear a mask outside home but many do not follow the directive showing minor excuses.
Bangladesh has begun an initial vaccination drive by inoculating 500 health workers after the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine doses arrived from India in January. The government plans to kick off a countrywide immunisation campaign on Feb 7.
Health officials and experts advised people not to lower the guard.