As of May 7, Bermuda has administered a total of 132,621 vaccinations, 74.4% of the population has received two doses and 70.7% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 10.8% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose.
In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021, Bermuda residents have received 132,621 vaccinations.
“Of the 132,621 vaccinations given as of May 7, 2022:
- 52% are women and,
- 48% are men
“87.0% of all residents over 65 years have had at least one vaccination, and 85.8% are fully immunised.
“To date, 75.7% of the population has been vaccinated [1 dose], and 74.4% of the population has been immunised [2 doses].
“70.7% of those eligible for a booster have received their booster, and 10.8% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose.”
Acting Minister of Health, Walter Roban, said, “Vaccinations and boosters are available through the Hamilton Health Centre, 67 Victoria Street. These vaccinations are by appointment only, with no walk-ins. Call 332-8906 for assistance in scheduling an appointment, or book online at www.gov.bm/vaccines.
“Vaccinations and boosters will also be available next Tuesday, May 17, at the Somerset Pharmacy between 10 am and 3:30 pm. They are only administering a few doses, and there will be no walk-ins. Anyone wanting to get a vaccination there should book an appointment via clinservice@somersetpharmacybda.com or call 234-2484.
“As a reminder, pediatric doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children will end at the end of May. Parents who wish to have their child vaccinated should register their child on gov.bm/vaccines and then contact their paediatrician to register an interest in getting the vaccine. If your child does not have a paediatrician contact the Hamilton Health Centre on 332-8906 for assistance in scheduling an appointment. If you have questions, please contact vaccine@gov.bm or call 444-2498 and select Option #2.”
