202,000 persons had been vaccinated by Monday; 154,000 plus fully vaccinated

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 201,952 persons in Belize have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine according to the Monday, October 11 COVID-19 Vaccination Report released by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW).

The MOHW said that by Monday, 153,982 persons had been fully vaccinated in Belize, that 3,111 more than last Friday.

3,846 persons 18 and older were vaccinated since the last report on Friday, October 8.

Up to October 11, a total of 26,862 persons between 12 – 17 years of age have been vaccinated with Pfizer vaccines.

The MOHW started out with AstraZeneca vaccines but has added Sinopharm, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccines.

Persons wishing to vaccinate may visit vaccinating sites countrywide and may also register online for an appointment.

“Vaccinations are now available for everyone; 18 years and older,” said the MOHW. “Persons who have been vaccinated for at least 8 weeks are asked to visit any Ministry of Health and Wellness’ health facility to get their second dose of the vaccine. We also advise that even after getting vaccinated, persons are to continue wearing a face mask properly in public, maintain consistent physical distancing, avoid social gatherings, and wash and sanitize hands often. Please be safe and stay at home unless conducting essential business.”

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