Big turnout for COVID-19 vaccination

FOLLOWING the huge turnout at vaccination sites across the country this week, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services previously announced that this phase of the campaign would end on Saturday April 17, and even earlier on Friday April 16, for some sites, depending on availability of vaccines. The Ministry announced that all vaccination sites closed on Friday April 16th, with some already closing, as the current vaccine supply has been exhausted.

The little remaining vaccine stock will be used for targeted vaccination activities.

More than 50,000 people in Fiji have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, with 12,354 people vaccinated last Thursday alone.

It is evident through this massive turnout that Fijians are once again committed to protecting themselves, their families, and Fiji during this pandemic.

The Ministry announced that the second batch of vaccines through the COVAX facility is expected within country next week. The next phase of the vaccine rollout will start soon after these 24,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine are received.

Therefore, if you missed out on getting vaccinated this time, please stand by for the start of the next phase in the next 2 weeks.

Until then, please do continue to register to get vaccinated. Registering in advance will reduce your waiting time at future vaccination sites.

WHY DO I NEED TO REGISTER?

·The registration will help the Ministry Health and Medical Services plan and coordinate the COVID-19 vaccination

·The vaccine used requires 2 doses given within a specific time period for maximum protection against the virus.

· You will be reminded in time for your second dose once you have registered and received your first dose.

WHERE CAN I REGISTER?

of campaign.

Register at your nearest Health Facility

You will need a Valid Photo ID (Passport, Voter ID Card, FNPF Card, Driver’s License, Student ID, TIN Joint Card).

You may also register online at gov.fj

You will need your Birth Registration Number and a valid photo ID (Passport, Voter ID Card, FNPF Card, Driver’s License, Student ID, TIN Joint Card). The birth registration number is on your birth certificate. If you don’t have your birth certificate, please go to your nearest Births, Deaths, and Marriages office to locate your birth registration number free of charge. Foreign Nationals Living in Fiji

You will need your Permit Number and a valid photo ID (Passport, Voter ID Card, FNPF Card, Driver’s License, Student ID, TIN Joint Card) to register.

NATURALISED CITIZENS

You will need your Citizen Certificate Number (CCN) and a valid photo ID (Passport, Voter ID Card, FNPF Card, Driver’s License, Student ID, TIN Joint Card).

For more information visit the Ministry of Health and Medical Services website health. gov.fj

-MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES