In a statement issued on Thursday, Kebayoran Baru Police Commissioner Anggaito Hadi Prabowo said that the three 'Avengers' were brought to entertain the children and dispel their fear of getting vaccinated.
The three superheroes stood in front of the school gates to welcome children coming to get their COVID-19 shots, Prabowo informed.
The COVID-19 vaccination at Pulo 01 State Elementary School has been on since Wednesday, he said.
"The total is about 700 doses, for today, there is a target of 360 doses," he added.
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The head of Pulo 01 State Elementary School, Sri Wahyuni, said she expected the vaccination to open up opportunities for all students to get fully involved in face-to-face learning.
She revealed that students were bored of staying home, and they had also complained whenever they had to do distance learning.
"I feel bad for the children and parents who had to do distance learning at home; they have suffered a lot. Many have complained, especially those who say their children were lazy, whenever told to do something they refuse. Eventually, their grades are good, but (that's because) their parents are (the ones) doing it," she remarked.
The South Jakarta city government is aiming to inoculate 242 thousand children aged 6–11 against COVID-19.
"In total in South Jakarta, there are 242 thousand children aged 6–11 years who will be vaccinated," South Jakarta Mayor Munjirin said.
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