65.8% of the target population in Fiji are now fully vaccinated

COVID-19-Vaccine

65.8% of the target population in Fiji are now fully vaccinated

By Rashika Kumar

19/09/2021

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To date, 97.9% of the target population in Fiji have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 65.8% are now fully vaccinated.

This means 586,737 adults have received their first dose and 386,287 have received their second doses.

Fiji’s target population for vaccination is 586,651 adults.

Meanwhile, there are currently 107 COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital.

The Health Ministry says 32 patients are admitted at the Lautoka Hospital while 75 patients are admitted at CWM Hospital, St Giles, and in Makoi.

9 patients are considered to be in severe condition and 3 are in critical condition.

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