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Bremen (dpa / lni) - With 14 mobile vaccination teams, the corona vaccinations began on Sunday in Bremen.

The teams were deployed in six old people's and nursing homes, as Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte (SPD) said.

He visited the private senior citizens' home at Ansbacher Strasse, where an 85-year-old resident was first vaccinated.

"This is a day for hope and confidence," said Bovenschulte.

Now, as much vaccine as possible must be produced and distributed as quickly as possible.

Then it is possible that the coming year will not be so dominated by the corona pandemic.

"500 people are already vaccinated today," said Social Senator Anja Stahmann (Greens).

But in Bremen alone there are more than 30,000 people over 80 years of age who should be protected.

The small federal state was the first to receive around 5,000 doses of the vaccine.

For immunization, the medical professionals have to vaccinate twice.

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In the meantime, the vaccine is only flowing sparingly, said Health Senator Claudia Bernhard (Left Party).

They hope for larger deliveries from January.

«I am glad that we can now start vaccinating.

It takes a load off my heart, "she said.

According to the information, 27 of 30 residents and staff in the senior citizens' home had themselves vaccinated.

"The vaccination readiness is very high," said Mayor Bovenschulte.