The US Embassy announced the arrival of the additional jabs recently. We want to tell our people that more doses of the vaccines are now in the country. We just need to get to the centers and get vaccinated. This is the only way we can have this virus defeated. Deputy Chief of Mission Maybury Said in a statement released by the Embassy that the donations are meant to save lives.
We are approaching Seven billion total vaccine shots given across countries. The DCM urged Liberians not to wait to get vaccinated. Protect yourself now so you are prepared just in case another wave hits Liberia. These vaccines are safe, effective, available, and free. It just takes a moment, and it offers a path back to normalcy. It is one of five counties hit the hardest by the pandemic behind Maryland , Nimba , Margibi , and Montserrado 4, Counties.
NPHIL data indicated early September that a little over 3, persons took the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the countyβaccounting for fewer than five percent of the total number of people who have taken their first dose of AstraZeneca in the country. But that left a gap of more than 1, persons who were waiting to get fully vaccinated. But Sherman assured that the health team is working with the ministry of health to make sure additional vaccines are delivered to the County.
There have been 5, infections and coronavirus-related deaths reported in the country since the pandemic began. It says, assuming every person needs two doses that are enough to have vaccinated about 3. This vaccine rollout data is reported by the number of doses of COVID vaccines administered, not the people who have been vaccinated, the tracker says.
At that rate, it will take a further 59 days to administer enough doses for ten percent of the population. Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. Previous post. Next post. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ.
