WILLEMSTAD - 62 percent of the number of people on Curaçao that may be vaccinated has now had a first dose. So there is still a large group, more than 30 percent, who have not yet been vaccinated. Young people between the ages of 16 and 18 who are in the risk group can now also register for a vaccination.
This was announced by Dr. Jerry Semper, medical coordinator of the vaccination program in Curaçao, today during the press conference.
More than 70 percent of the elderly group on Curacao has had a vaccination. And in healthcare, more than 80 percent are vaccinated, adds epidemiologist Dr. Iralice Jansen.
Meanwhile, 75 children in a risk group have already received an invitation for a vaccination.
In addition to young people between the ages of 16 and 18 who are in the risk group, pregnant women can also register for a vaccination. Dr. Semper indicated that it was announced on April 24 that the vaccine was safe for pregnant women, but that it is good to officially mention this again.