Close to 199,000 persons have so far received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine even as the health minister yesterday appealed for those vaccinated to come forward for their second dose.
During his daily update, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony stated that some 198,956 persons have received first doses accounting for some 40.9% of the country’s adult population. As it relates to second doses he noted that a total of 68,333 persons have since been fully immunized.
The minister said he hoped that Guyana would surpass 200,000 first doses by the end of yesterday. Speaking on the ongoing programme, he noted that a vaccination drive thru was held in Region Two over the weekend which saw a fairly good turnout.