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27,458 fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in Tonga [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

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.

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