Over 10,000 receive COVID-19 vaccine in Tonga

The Ministry of Health says 10,903 people have been vaccinated to date in Tonga.

On average 760 people are being vaccinated daily and 39% of the vaccination batch (28,000 doses) has been used with zero wastage reported.

The Ministry has 10 teams working on the vaccine rollout.

There are 5 larger teams of 14-16 staff and 4 small teams (3 mobile teams and 1 stationed at Vaiola NCD centre).

A total of 150 staff are dedicated to the national vaccination rollout

According to the Ministry, 11,958 people have been registered to date.

 

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