According to the Ministry of Health, the Indian mutation is mainly detected in young people. In a statement, he states that the vaccination coverage of the population over 40 is high.
The vaccination of the population against COVID-19 is steadily progressing with the coverage rate being at a very satisfactory point for people aged 40 and over . Specifically, until June 18, 70% of people aged 40-49 have been vaccinated with at least the first dose, 69% of the age group 50-59 years, 79.6% of the age group 60-69 years, 90 , 1% from the group of 70-79 years, while in people 80 years and older the vaccination coverage reaches 90.8%. The vaccination coverage rate for the age group of 30-39 reached close to 50%, while the vaccination rate is low at the ages 18-19 and 20-29 (25.8% and 32.9% respectively). In total, 62% of the population has been vaccinated with the first dose and 44.1% have completed their vaccination plan .
In terms of vaccination coverage by Province, Paphos remains in first place with 68.9%. It is followed by Nicosia with 62.6%, Famagusta with 60.9%, Limassol with 59.2% and Larnaca with 57.5%.
According to a study conducted in Scotland and published in the scientific journal Lancet in relation to the “Delta” mutation (Indian mutation), it is found that this mutation causes increased transmission and morbidity . It is noteworthy that the “Delta” strain was detected mainly in young people without a history of vaccination . At the same time, the study carried out by the competent authority in Scotland showed that the Indian mutation doubles the risk of serious illness and hospitalization . An important finding of the research is the finding that the risk of infection and hospitalization is effectively reduced by vaccination , without at present there is sufficient data for comparison between vaccines.
From the results of the study of the Scottish Authority, and given that the main and most contagious mutations of the virus have been detected in Cyprus, it is crucial at this time to continue with increased response the vaccination of the population and especially of people under 40 years . With the shielding offered by the vaccine, the possibility of new outbreaks in the community is minimized , with the ultimate goal of the functioning of the economy and society , while maintaining the improved epidemiological picture.
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