Osun Rolls Out COVID-19 Booster Doses Amid Fourth Wave

The Government of Osun State has announced its plans to commence the administration of COVID-19 booster doses for persons who have completed two doses of Astra Zeneca, Moderna, Pfizer Bio-N-Tech and one dose of Johnson and Johnson vaccines.

This was disclosed via a press briefing in Osogbo by Funke Egbemode, the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation on Monday in Osogbo.

Egbemode who stated that the decision was arrived at during the weekly State Executive Council Meeting added that the government has stated that people eligible for the booster dose  are those who are 18 years and above.

She also noted that those eligible are those who have been administered with second doses of AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer Bio-N-Tech in the last six months.  

"Also eligible are those who took the first dose of Johnson and Johnson vaccine in the last two months."

The Information Commissioner while highlighting the advantage of the booster dose revealed that it served to strengthen the immune system better and gives greater protection against the virus.

While calling on citizens to take advantage of the opportunity being offered, she maintained that the doses were free of cost to prospective recipients.

"The doses are available at the various local government headquarters," she said.

The statement also urged residents, citizens and those who are in the state for the Christmas celebrations to visit the health care facilities across the state to take their COVID-19 vaccines.