As of 4pm today, a total of 162,723 COVID-19 vaccine jabs had been administered in Macao, according to statistics provided by the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre.
A total of 102,047 individuals in Macao was categorised as having received a vaccination against COVID-19. Of those, 40,819 people had received solely a first dose, and 61,228 had each received two doses of vaccine.
During the 24 hours from 4pm on Thursday (27 May) to 4pm on Friday (28 May), the Health Bureau received four notifications about reactions related to vaccination. There was zero incidence of a serious adverse event; and four instances involving a minor event.
In Macao, a citywide COVID-19 vaccination programme has been launched on 9 February. Since the beginning of the vaccination programme, there have been 718 notifications about reaction to vaccination, including three instances of serious adverse event; and 715 cases of a minor event.
A vaccination appointment can be made via https://eservice.ssm.gov.mo/covidvacbook. For details of the vaccination programme, please refer to a dedicated webpage: https://www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/covid19vaccine/en.aspx.
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre urges members of the public to make a booking for vaccination. Vaccination against COVID-19 helps protect oneself and one’s family. Such effort is conducive to safeguarding Macao by building a population-wide immunity.