The Nunatsiavut Government today released the latest data on the number of residents in each Labrador Inuit community that have received the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine.
The numbers below show residents 18 years of age and older who were eligible to receive the vaccine, along with the numbers of doses administered and the overall percentage in each community.
In the community of Makkovik there is a population of 221 people, and 194 people received the first dose while 179 people received the second dose.
In the community of Hopedale there is a population of 443 people, and 389 people received the first dose while 344 people received the second dose.
The community of Nain with the population of 775 people, 603 people received the first while 562 people received the second dose.
The town of Rigolet with a population of 221 people, 219 received the first dose, while 212 people received their second dose.
In the community of Postville there is a population of 147 people, and 111 received the first dose while 112 people received the second dose.
The total Nunatsiavut Beneficiaries of 1807 people, 1516 people received the first dose, while 1409 people received the second dose.
The Moderna vaccine requires two doses. The administration of the second dose is ongoing.
The Nunatsiavut Government is pleased with the high percentage of doses administered thus far and continues to work with all relevant authorities to deliver the vaccine as quickly as possible in a safe and efficient manner to all eligible residents within the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area.