Almost 5000 people vaccinated in north Cyprus

Health Minister Ali Pilli on Tuesday announced that close to 5000 people have been vaccinated in line with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus COVID-19 vaccination programme. 

He said that 4944 people received Sinovac’s vaccine while 24 people received the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine. Pilli said that all those working at state and private hospitals have been vaccinated and next in line are those who are 65 years old and over who are willing to get vaccinated. 

Explaining that the vaccination process took place at a total of five different locations including the emergency hospital in Lefkoşa, he said individuals aged 65 and over and who are willing to be vaccinated will need to apply via the official web site www.asi.covid19.saglik.gov.ct.tr