Maldives expands second COVID-19 booster coverage to all adults
Since late June, Health Protection Agency (HPA) had been administering the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to elderly people and high-risk individuals only.
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Health authorities in Maldives on Wednesday expanded the COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign to include everyone above the age of 18.
Since late June, Health Protection Agency (HPA) had been administering the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to elderly people and high-risk individuals only.
HPA said on Wednesday that the second booster shot will be administered to those who have had received the first booster dose at least four months back.
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In Male, the fourth dose will be administered by appointment only; appointments can be requested via this link
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Vaccination arrangements in the atolls to be announced by the respective island's hospital or health centre
Vaccination facilities and hours in the Male region:
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Dharumavantha Hospital - 12-2pm (Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
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Hulhumale Hospital - 1-3pm (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday)
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Damanaveshi - 1-3pm (every day except public holidays)
Covid-19 vaccination was introduced in the Maldives in February last year. The government's vaccination drive was well-received by the public.
However, the number of people getting vaccinated and boosted has decreased significantly over the past few months.
