MALE, Jul 17 (NNN-PSM) – The Maldives has vaccinated half of its eligible population against COVID-19, local media reported here yesterday.
Health Emergency Operation Centre’s (HEOC) Spokesperson, Dr. Fathimath Nazla Rafeeq, was quoted in state-owned News agency as saying that, half of the population above the age of 18, has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Maldives began its vaccination programme on Feb 1, which is open to all citizens, residents, and undocumented workers, above the age of 18.
Covishield, Sinopharm, Pfizer, Sputnik V, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson have been authorised for use by the Maldives Food and Drug Administration (MFDA).
Data from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) showed, 320,059 people have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 251,232 people have received both doses.
The Maldives has a total population of 530,953 people, according to the World Bank in 2019.– NNN-PSM
