66.8% of the adult target population are now fully vaccinated nationwide

11,409 children in Fiji have received their first dose of the vaccine

By Naveel Krishant

Thursday 23/09/2021

95.4% adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine while 66.8% are now fully vaccinated nationwide.

Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says as of the 22nd of September, 589,830 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the vaccine and 412,897 have received their second doses.

He says as for children, 11,409 children in Fiji have received their first dose of the vaccine as of the 22nd of September.

Dr Fong adds they will be tracking their vaccine coverage rates once they have firmed up their 15 to the 17-year-old denominator.

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