A total of 13,289 residents have now received a first vaccination, amounting to 34.65 percent of the population of Monaco and an increase of 531 on the week, while 11,815 have also received their second jab, a seven-day increase of 183, the Government announced on Friday, April 30.

Meanwhile, on Sunday May 2 the benchmark infection rate in the Alpes Maritimes stood at 155. Monaco’s infection rate per 100,000 rose to 86.05 on Sunday, April 25, compared to 62.5 on Sunday, April 18. The new figure for the Principality will be published on Monday, May 3.

The Monaco Government is inviting all residents over 45 to come forward for inoculation. Residents can call the COVID-19 Call Centre on 92.05.55.00, reachable seven days a week from 08:00 to 20:00, or directly: https://vaccination-covid19.gouv.mc/en/how-can-i-make-an-appointment

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