Tonga has fully vaccinated over 18,700 [1]
Thursday, July 29, 2021 - 12:32. Updated on Thursday, July 29, 2021 - 12:55.
Over 18,712 people have received the second dose of the COVID-19 Astra-Zeneca vaccine, since the second roll out program started on June 24 in Nuku'alofa.
CEO for the Ministry of Health Dr Siale 'Akau'ola confirmed today that 18,712 people have now been fully vaccinated.
This is 65% of the 28,841 people who have received their first dose of the vaccine.
The second roll out in the communities runs until August 31.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health is hoping to receive more COVID-19 vaccines for the remainder of the target (70%) population this year.
Dr 'Akau'ola is in Vava'u where the outer island vaccine roll-out starts this week.