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Coronavirus: almost 50% of population vaccinated

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Citizens who are eligible for vaccinations and have already received the first dose of the Covid vaccine have reached almost 50% of the population, the health ministry said on Sunday.

According to the figures, as of May 21st, 359,952 people (48.6%) have had the first shot and 155,192 people (21%) have concluded their vaccination.

The ministry was citing figures by OurWorldInData, according to which Cyprus ranks 3rd among EU member states as regards the administration of Covid vaccines to population and its vaccination scheme is progressing well in comparison to other member states.

The ministry also sought to remind everyone that the aim is to have a high percentage of immunity among the population in order for things to get back to normality and for citizens to be protected against Covid.

To this end the procedure of booking appointments for all citizens 18+ has been concluded and in the next weeks the Portal will be re-opening for citizens who missed their chance to get an appointment when their age group was announced.

Stepping up the vaccine jabs has led to a decrease in cases and less people need hospitalization, the ministry said.

According to the data, for age group 20-29, 15.3% got their first dose, for 30-39 the percentage is 35.2%, for 40-49 52% and for 50-59 it has reached 54.8%. For 60-69 year-olds this percentage is 68.5% and for 70-79 it is 81.9%. For citizens 80+  85.4% got their first dose.

Paphos district ranks first in vaccinations with 50.7%, Larnaka and Nicosia have 47.2%  and 47% respectively and in Limassol and Famagusta those who got their first dose of the jab reach 46.1% and 43.8% respectively.

The ministry sought to stress the benefits of the inoculations and urges people to book their appointments when the Portal opens.

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