Over 43,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Vanuatu

Health officials in Vanuatu have administered 43,645 doses of COVID-19 vaccines between 2 June and 29 August 2021.

A total of 34,753 people have received at least one dose of the AstraZeneca or Sinopharm.

Director of Public Health, Len Tarivonda said 2716 people received two doses of Sinopharm and 6190 people have received two doses of AstraZeneca and are considered fully vaccinated.

There were 191 adverse effects following COVID-19 vaccination reported.

Most of the cases were mild to moderate side-effects.

According to Tarivonda, up until 29 August, there have been no serious side effects or deaths related to the vaccine product.

There are no COVID-19 cases in isolation or quarantine and Vanuatu remains in Scenario 1 which is classified as ‘Level 0-Low’.

 

Photo file Health Pormotions Vanuatu  Caption: COVID-19 vaccination roll out