Cuba on Thursday began a COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children between the ages of 2 and 10, saying it was necessary to step to control the spread of the delta variant.
Cuba has its two indigenous vaccines, Abdala and Soberana, which says that they are safe and effective. Both require three shots. The government in previous weeks started vaccinating people between 11 and 18 years old.
Cuba faces a persistent outbreak of coronavirus, putting heavy pressure on medical facilities and compounding economic problems. Hard-hit provinces such as Matanzas, Ciego de vila and Cienfuegos have received support from doctors from other areas of the country as well as international donations.