MALE, May 17 (NNN-PSM) – Maldives opened registration for vaccination against COVID-19 for pregnant women, local media reported today.
Citing the health Protection Agency (HPA), report said, pregnant women can register to be inoculated with the Pfizer vaccine. Registrations can be done online and vaccination is on a first come first served basis.
A fourth wave of the pandemic in the Maldives saw daily cases rise to over 1,500 last week. Around 50 pregnant women have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Consultant Physician at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), Dr. Mohamed Ali.
The Maldives began its COVID-19 vaccination programme on Feb 1. According to the HPA data, 302,974 people have received the first dose of the vaccines, while 142,913 have received the second dose.
The Maldives currently has 15,958 active cases, out of which 262 patients have been hospitalised. Authorities imposed a night curfew and closed many public spaces in order to contain the spread of the virus.– NNN-PSM
