76,410 individuals have so far received booster doses

COVID-19

76,410 individuals have so far received booster doses

By Naveel Krishant

03/02/2022

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76,410 individuals have so far received booster doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says for the month of February, a further 175,558 people have become eligible for booster doses.

Dr Fong says they received the first batch of Pfizer vaccines which will be handed over to the Ministry today.

This will be used for booster doses and as a vaccine for children.

He adds vaccination of children under 12 years remains part of ongoing discussions as sourcing vaccines remains difficult.

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