The Ministry of Health and Medical Services informs the public that from midday Saturday 04th September 2021, 298,834 of the vaccine eligible public have received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

With 50.9% of the vaccine eligible population now fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, the curfew will now start from 8 pm – 4 am from Saturday, 04th September 2021, as per the Honorable Prime Minister’s statement on the achievement of 50% full vaccination the 22nd August 2021.

We also are announcing that funeral gathering restrictions have been increased to 20 persons.

While the Health Ministry thanks members of the public who have achieved full vaccination, we appeal to those who have not received their vaccination, to visit a vaccination clinic nearest to you to receive their 2nd dose on their due date.

Achieving full vaccination status for all vaccination eligible residents provides the layer of protection that protects our families, our communities, and our nation.

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