27,458 fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in Tonga [1]
Friday, September 10, 2021 - 16:10
Over 27,458 people over the age of 18 years in Tonga, have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, since the second dose roll out program started on June 24 in Nuku'alofa, the Ministry of Health confirmed today, 10 September. This represents 43% of the targeted population of 63,128 aged over 18.
It also includes the 1,984 (97%) of frontliners who have received their second dose (airport staff, fire service, HMAF, Ministry of Health, Police and seaport staff).
There are 1,304 people currently overdue (>12 weeks) for their second dose.
At least 45,879 (73%) people have been inoculated with their first dose to date.
Meanwhile, Ha'apai has reached 72% of its target for first dose vaccinations with 2,795 people inoculated.