More than 119,000 eligible Big Island residents were fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as of Tuesday, according to data released by the state Department of Health.
To date, including state and federal resources, 1,866,674 shots have been administered across Hawaii, health officials said. That equates to about 71.5% of the state’s eligible population 12 years of age and older having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 63.3% having completed the inoculation process.
In addition, 5,442 third “booster” doses have been administered across the state.
On the Big Island, 251,805 doses have been given to residents. Some 119,215 people — 60% of the island’s entire population and 70% of the eligible population over age 12 — are fully vaccinated. Some 140,000 other people have initiated the inoculation process.
According to the state, the following Big Island areas have reached 70.1% of the eligible population 12 and older fully vaccinated for COVID-19: Hawi, Honokaa, Hilo, Papaikou and Pepeekeo.
Reporting a vaccination rate of 60.1% to 70% were: Holualoa, Kealakekua, Waikoloa, Hakalau, Honomu, Laupahoehoe, Ninole, Ookala and Papaaloa.
Most of West Hawaii is still reporting 45.1% to 60% of the population vaccinated, including: Keauhou, Kailua-Kona, Waimea, Kapaau, Kurtistown and Keaau.
Reporting 35.1% to 45% of the population vaccinated are Paauilo, Pahala, Captain Cook, Honaunau, Naalehu, Volcano and Pahoa. Areas reporting less than 35% of the population inoculated are Ocean View and Mountain View.
The state is currently in Phase 2 of its vaccination plan, with all individuals 12 years of age and older eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Only Pfizer has been fully approved by FDA for persons age 12 and older. Johnson & Johnson and Moderna have received emergency use authorization from the FDA and are available to adults over age 18.
The state estimated Tuesday some 197,514 eligible individuals have yet to be vaccinated.
For more information on getting the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna or single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, including retail sites to get inoculated, visit https://hawaiicovid19.com/vaccine.