First 500 vaccinated as roll-out continues [1]
Friday, April 16, 2021 - 18:11. Updated on Friday, April 16, 2021 - 18:31.
More than 500 people, mostly frontline workers and those vulnerable to the virus, have received their vaccinations. This includes health, police, defence and officials at Tonga's ports and airports. Vaccinations of frontline workers will continue until Saturday, April 17.
The vaccine roll-out expands next week to various communities for priority groups, including those 45-years and over, and those who are over 18-years-old with non-communicable diseases and/or with disabilities.
The Ministry of Health has released a vaccination schedule for people who living in Kolomotu’a and Kolofo’ou districts, and are in the priority group, at various venues from April 19-23, with more to be announced regarding other areas.
The vaccination program began on April 15 with HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita receiving the first dose, along with Lord Tuita, the Prime Minister Hon. Rev. Dr Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, cabinet ministers and church leaders at Falemasiva Hall in Havelu.