By Adama Makasuba
The latest report of the Ministry of Health has indicated that at least thirty-one people have been diagnosed with coronavirus disease, adding that one person has died of covid-19 related disease.
In its 421st national situation report, the Ministry said: “One (1) new COVID-19 related death registered, bringing the total to 365 (Crude Case-Fatality Ratio, 3.1%) A total of 31 new cases were registered (Cumulative cases 11,911).”
“The test positivity rate is 1.9% (31/1652), NPHL –1621 (29 positives) and MRCG – 31 (2 Positives). One (1) case are currently on oxygen therapy. A total of 59 cases were discharged after at least 10 days from the day they tested positive but evaded institutional isolation and 1 from COVID-19 treatment centres.
“As of 5th February 2022, the following numbers of people have been vaccinated with: Johnson & Johnson: Only 1 dose: 283,501. Sinopharm: Dose 1: 4,507, Dose 2: 3,358. AstraZeneca: Dose 1: 40,680, Dose 2: 28,692,” the ministry added.
“Target population (based on micro-planning estimates – 1,564,214). Proportion of target population fully vaccinated (2 doses of AZ/Sinopharm OR 1 dose of J&J): 20.2%. Proportion of target population that received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose (AZ OR J&J OR Sinopharm): 21.0% TOTAL POPULATION (Based on final MoH population projections for 2021 – 2,438,899). Proportion of total population fully vaccinated (2 doses of AZ/Sinopharm OR 1 dose of J&J): 12.9%. Proportion of total population that received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose (AZ OR J&J OR Sinopharm): 13.5%,” the Ministry added.