AS of Wednesday, Jan. 12, 97.3% of the eligible population in the CNMI, or 41,937 individuals, had been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to figures provided by the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp.
The current rate of fully vaccinated individuals is based on the 2020 Census, which estimates that out of the total population of the CNMI, 43,089 individuals are aged 5 years and older — the eligible age range for the Covid-19 vaccine.
Of the fully vaccinated population, 35,714 individuals received the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine as their second dose, while 5,106 received the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine as their second dose.
Individuals are permitted to “mix and match” these two vaccines, receiving either as their first and/or second dose.
There were 1,117 individuals who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine.
On Saipan, 97.4% of the eligible population or 38,433 out of 39,472 individuals are fully vaccinated.
On Tinian, 99.8% of the eligible population or 1,861 out of 1,865 individuals are fully vaccinated.
On Rota, 94.4% or 1,643 individuals of the eligible population of 1,741 are fully vaccinated.
Just over 39% of the fully vaccinated population in the CNMI, or 16,546 individuals, received an additional dose.
Individuals in the 18- to 64-year-old age group are leading the booster shot vaccination rate with 14,123 individuals having already received an additional or a booster dose.
Some 2,146 individuals 65 years of age or older have also received an additional or a booster dose.
There were 277 children who have received an additional or a booster dose.
Individuals are eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster dose at least five months after completing their primary series.
Individuals must be at least 12 years of age to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose and at least 18 years of age to receive the Moderna booster dose.
CHCC continues to encourage the community to get vaccinated if they have not done so, or to get their booster shot if they are eligible to help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
Individuals are encouraged to seek care or test early if s/he is experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, as s/he may be eligible for monoclonal antibodies or other new drugs that are given soon after infection.
For more information or to register to get vaccinated, visit www.vaccinatecnmi.com or call (670) 682-SHOT (7468).
For more information on how to live Covid-19 safe, visit www.staysafecnmi.com/livecovidsafe
