Spread of COVID-19 in Antigua and Barbuda
Since the beginning of the pandemic until February 5th, 2023, a total of 9,106 infected people and 146 deaths have been reported in Antigua and Barbuda.The total of 9,106 infected people currently represents 9.3 percent of the total population.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 136,512 vaccine doses have been administered as of January 27th, 2023. More recent data are not yet available to WHO. There are 64,290 people who have received at least one vaccination (65.7 percent). The booster vaccination was received by 9,838 people (10.1 percent).62,384 of these are considered fully vaccinated in Antigua and Barbuda (= 63.7 percent).
This means that Antigua and Barbuda are only in the middle of the field in terms of vaccination coverage. The vaccination rate is higher in 106 countries.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we update the worldwide case numbers daily. A list of all infections and deaths by country can be found on our COVID-19 virus topic page.
Weight and size
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Body height | 178 cm | 165 cm |
| BMI | 25.7 | 27.8 |
| Weight | 81.6 kg | 75.9 kg |
Diseases
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes * | 13.10% | 8.81% |
| Tuberculosis | 0.05‰ | 1.34‰ |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Measles | 85.0% | 81.7% |
| Hepatitis B | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| DTP * | 9.20% | 8.14% |
* DTP is a combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
The number of underweight newborns is 9 percent.
Medical supplies
The medical care provided by doctors and hospitals in Antigua and Barbuda is above average, but is not as good as the average within the EU. The country provides 2.9 hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants. The global mean here is 2.9 beds. Within the EU, 4.6 beds are available for every 1,000 residents. With about 258 physicians in Antigua and Barbuda, there are about 2.76 doctors per 1000 inhabitants. Here again the comparison: worldwide this standard is 1.50 physicians per 1,000 inhabitants and in the EU is 3.57.
Due to the low level of care, the mortality of major known diseases can only be reduced in comparatively few cases. According to current information, about 18 percent of all people who suffer from cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or chylomicron retention disease (CRD) still die.
Spread of the Corona virus Covid19 (SARS-CoV-2)
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Quality of life in country comparison