Filenews 5 May 2021
At 307,698 the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered until yesterday in Cyprus (35 doses per 100 inhabitants) was reached. 31.9% (235,919 people) were vaccinated with the 1st dose of licensed vaccines, while 9.9% (71,779 people) completed their vaccination regimen. Vaccination coverage in Cyprus continues unabated, approaching the target for the 1st dose by the end of June, to more than 60% of citizens who can be vaccinated.
Citizens in the 30-39 age group are currently given priority for vaccination. It is recalled that the Vaccination Portal will be available in the coming days as follows:
Ages
Priority date in the Vaccination Portal
35-36 Thursday, May 6, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
33-34 Friday, May 7, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The results of vaccinations have also begun to be seen in Cyprus, with a dramatic decrease in hospital admissions for elderly people. According to the data, 84.8% of people aged 80 years and over have received at least the 1st dose of the vaccine, while in the 70-79 age group vaccination coverage at least with the 1st dose reaches 80.5%. An increase is also recorded in the 60-69 age group, with the coverage rate reaching 58.4%.
Source: eyenews
