Press Releases

In an effort to encourage vaccination of beneficiaries against COVID-19, in order to develop the maximum possible protection of the population, following a technical upgrade to the Vaccination Portal, from Friday, October 15^th, it will be possible to arrange an appointment for vaccination with the 1^st dose and with the 3^rd dose.

Specifically, as regards the arrangement of appointments for new vaccinations (1^st dose), the Vaccination Portal will be accessible to all persons aged 12 and over.

In relation to vaccination with the 3^rd dose, the Vaccination Portal is accessible to people aged 65 and over, provided that six months have elapsed since vaccination with the 2^nd dose.

Finally, it is reminded that for the administration of any dose of vaccine, citizens can also be served through the walk-in vaccination centers that operate island-wide.

Until yesterday, the 3^rd dose was administered to 26,097 people. The vaccination percentage of the adult population with at least the 1^st dose is at 81.5% and of those fully vaccinated at 79%. In the age group of 16-17 years, 41.5% was administered with the 1^st dose and 38.8% completed their vaccination scheme. Finally, in the age group of 12-15 years, 27.4% was administered with the first dose and 24.6% received both doses, completing their vaccination scheme.

(NG/MG)