56.2% of the target population now fully vaccinated

96.9% of the target population have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine while 56.2% are now fully vaccinated nationwide.

This means that 568,246 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the vaccine and 329,849 have received their second doses.

Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says there are currently 142 COVID-19 patients admitted in hospital.

60 patients are admitted at the Lautoka Hospital, 7 patients are admitted at the FEMAT field hospital, and 75 admitted at CWM hospital, St Giles, and Makoi.

13 patients are considered to be in severe condition, and 5 are in critical condition.