COVID-19: Country’s rollout of vaccine to include foreign national

Panama has introduced an online platform for foreign nationals living in the country to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Key Points:

• Foreign nationals living in Panama can now register for a COVID-19 vaccination through this website.
• While the vaccination is not a requirement, it will be available to foreign nationals who are working in the country.
• While registration is not required in order to receive a shot, the program is designed to make it easier to identify people who want the shot and to help distribute and track vaccinations.

Background: Panama received its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in January. Some countries have excluded foreign nationals from the vaccination process, but the government of Panama decided they would be included.

Analysis & Comments: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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