95.6% of adults fully vaccinated for Covid-19

95.6% of adults fully vaccinated for Covid-19

Among the 12 to 17-year olds, 82.1% or 2,584,612 have completed their vaccination.

The cumulative booster shots administered now stands at 1,407,762.
KUALA LUMPUR:
A total of 95.6% or 22,379,626 individuals of the adult population in the country have completed their Covid-19 vaccination as of yesterday.

Based on data from the health ministry’s Covidnow website, a total of 97.8% or 22,906,258 individuals of the adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Meanwhile, 87.4% or 2,751,092 individuals of the adolescent population, aged 12 to 17, have received at least one dose of the vaccine while 82.1% or 2,584,612 of these youths have completed the vaccination.

A total of 105,103 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were administered yesterday involving 16,848 taking the second dose, 6,549 the first dose, and 81,706 getting a booster dose.

The latest development brings the cumulative number of vaccines dispensed under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) to 51,842,386.

In addition, the cumulative booster shots administered now stand at 1,407,762.

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