The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong says it is a grave concern that they continue to receive requests for vaccine exemption from persons with medical comorbidities, especially non-communicable diseases.
He says their medical condition is an indication for vaccination, and granting the exemption is not an option for any qualified medical person.
Dr Fong says they have noted how difficult it is to increase the vaccination coverage for the last 10% of the adult population despite the increased risk of severe outcomes in this group.
He says while they will continue to do their part to promote and deploy vaccines, they need community support to sustain the impact of their efforts especially to the vulnerable within this 10%.
Meanwhile, as of January 31st, 78,806 individuals have so far received booster doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
For the month of February, a further 175,558 people have become eligible for booster doses.
