¼ of the Portuguese population is fully vaccinated

23 June 2021

According to the last Vaccination Report by the Ministry of Health, which was published on the 22nd June, 46% of the total population has already received the first dose and 29% is fully vaccinated.

 

More than 7.5 million doses have been administered in the country. More than 96% of citizens over 65 years have received at least the first dose, followed by the 50-64 age range with 73%.

 

Alentejo remains the area with the most people vaccinated, explained by its older population, with 34% of its residents fully vaccinated. This area is closely followed by the central area of the country and Madeira (33%) and the northern region (31%). 


People in their 30s are now able to schedule their vaccination appointment, starting from the age of 37.

 

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