76.2% of adult target population fully vaccinated

COVID-19 COVID-19-Vaccine

76.2% of adult target population fully vaccinated

By Rashika Kumar

Wednesday 06/10/2021

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A total of 593,842 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 470,867 have received their second doses.

This means 96.1% of adults have received at least one dose and 76.2% are now fully vaccinated nationwide.

As of 4th October, 21,062 children in Fiji have received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine.

Meanwhile, there are currently 74 COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital.

The Health Ministry says 40 patients are admitted at the Lautoka Hospital and 34 are admitted at CWM Hospital, St Giles and Makoi.

6 patients are considered to be in severe condition while 6 are in critical condition.

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