Myanmar had vaccinated 20.91 million people against Covid-19 till January 4, according to the Ministry of Health.

In the country, 36.9 million people aged 18 and above are being vaccinated. And till January 4, 15.96 million had received two shots, 4.94 million one shot and 20.91 million vaccinated bringing the total number of vaccine shots to 36.88 million, the ministry reported.

More than 50% of the population has been vaccinated and this year also, target age groups will continue to receive Covid shots to increase vaccination coverage.

Myanmar started vaccinating respective age groups in January last year in order of priority such as those aged 65 and above, those aged 55 and above, and those aged 45 and above. Vaccination for those aged 40 and above started on November 9.

The Ministry of Health is urging the people to receive full doses of Covid-19 vaccines, those who have received the first doses to visit the nearest immunization point in due course and all public members to actively cooperate in the nationwide inoculation programme.