CECC says 30.97% of Taiwan’s population vaccinatedGAINING SPEED: On 1922.gov.tw, 5.52% have opted to get the AstraZeneca shot, 39.11% Moderna and 1.3% Medigen, the Central Epidemic Command Center saidBy Sherry Hsiao / Staff reporterThe Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday reported 16 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections and no deaths, while saying that 30.97 percent of the population has been vaccinated. As of Wednesday, 7,588,692 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered in the nation — 7,273,091 first doses and 315,601 second doses, CECC data showed. Of the population, 30.97 percent have been vaccinated, or 32.31 doses administered per 100 people, Chen said. Another 39.11 percent had opted to receive the Moderna vaccine, while 1.3 percent had opted to receive the Medigen vaccine, the center said. On Tuesday, the Medigen COVID-19 vaccine was added on the site as an option for people aged 20 or older.

Source: Taipei Times July 29, 2021 15:56 UTC