Half of Kazakhstan’s eligible population vaccinated with 2nd jab

NUR-SULTAN, August 24 (KAZINFORM) – Kazakh Health Minister Alexei Tsoi told about the vaccination rates in the country while addressing today's government session, Kazinform correspondent reports. According to the minister, as of today, a total of 6.4 million people or 64% of the eligible population have been given the first component in Kazakhstan. Both components have been received by over 5 million Kazakhstanis or 50% of the eligible population. The highest COVID-19 vaccination rates have been reported in nine areas of Kazakhstan, including the cities of Shymkent, Almaty, Nur-Sultan as well as Turkestan, North Kazakhstan, East Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda, Akmola, and Atyrau regions. The lowest COVID-19 vaccination coverage is observed in Mangistau region – 38%. According to the minister, the country’s vaccination centers have 1 million 400 thousand doses of the first component and 940 thousand doses of the second component at their disposal.