Approximately 206,000 persons are now vaccinated, approximately 180,000 are fully vaccinated

Published by BBNTEAM at October 29, 2021

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Posted: Friday, October 29, 2021. 11:52 am CST.

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 205,901 persons in Belize have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine according to the Thursday, October 28 COVID-19 Vaccination Report released by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW).

The MOHW said that by Thursday, 179,709 persons had been fully vaccinated in Belize.

In total, 1,164 persons 18 and older were vaccinated since the previous report on Wednesday, October 27.

Up to October 28, a total of 28,071 persons between 12 – 17 years of age have been vaccinated with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. Sixty-seven persons in this age group were vaccinated since the previous report.

The MOHW is vaccinating with AstraZeneca, 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; 12 years and older. 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,” said the MOHW.

The MOHW also advises “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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