111,801 people in Fiji have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Ministry of Health targets to vaccinate 650,000 Fijians

111,801 people in Fiji have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Ministry of Health targets to vaccinate 650,000 Fijians

By Vijay Narayan
Thursday 27/05/2021
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16,148 people have received their first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine since the restart of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign within the Suva and Nausori Containment Zones on Monday.

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says a total of 13,398 first doses were administered to the people living between Suva to Nausori while 2,750 second doses were given to the frontliners across Fiji.

As of 26th May 2021, 111,801 people in Fiji have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

This is 17% of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ target population of 650,000 individuals.

Please note a daily list of vaccination sites will be released each evening.

Doctor Fong also acknowledges the support of the different government ministries, agencies including RFMF, Fiji Police, civil society groups and ordinary Fijians who have come forward in the successful roll-out of the vaccination program.

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