Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Government has reserved enough COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine for all eligible Fijians.

In his national address last Friday night, Mr Bainimarama said they expected more vaccines to arrive over the coming months.

“As of this week, we have reserved enough vaccines for every eligible Fijian,” he said.

“These vaccines are all the AstraZeneca vaccine, the same I have received along with almost half the adults in Fiji.”

He said so far 228,030 Fijians had received at least one dose of AstraZeneca vaccine in the country.

“Some people, including frontline workers and other people who are more vulnerable to the virus because of illness or their occupation have already received two doses.

“They are fully vaccinated and it won’t be long before all of us have the chance to become fully protected as well.

“From early last year, we have pressed our case to access these valuable vaccines.

“We had the money to pay for them, but quick access was only reserved for the wealthier nations.”

Mr Bainimarama said Fiji managed to reserve the vaccines with the help of Australia and New Zealand.

“Vaccines are the best path for every Fijian to be protected against COVID-19.

“They are our way back to normal life and I want everyone to understand how important they are.”