With a total of 365,902 vaccine doses administered, of which 251,787 were first doses, Malta officially has 115,333 fully vaccinated persons. The vaccine rollout has been going at an immensely positive rate, with Malta using Pfizer BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Moderna and the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
In terms of coverage rate, 95% of over-60s are vaccinated, 72% of over-50s vaccinated and 59% of 40 to 49 year olds vaccinated. In the 30-year-old age group there are currently 51% vaccinated or registered. Authorities are encouraging all those who have not yet received their vaccines to accept the invitation once it is received or to apply should they be in the age groups which are required to apply. The vaccine rollout is crucial for the battle against COVID-19.
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