Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says the vaccination coverage rate in children will not determine the school starting dates.
Dr Fong says a task force has been established to look at ensuring adequate and appropriate oversight over the implementation and maintenance of all measures needed to make the school environment as safe as possible.
He says their 15 to 17-year vaccination program began yesterday with some teething issues which they will continue to iron out over the next few days.
Dr Fong adds their denominator for this phase of vaccination is 45,691 and it is subject to adjustments as target population verification is an ongoing exercise.
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