The total represents 67.4 per cent of the eligible population in that age group.
Vaccinations for children aged between five and 11 started last week with the roll out targeting schools.
The ministry has suspended vaccination for those aged 12 years an above as they prioritise children between five and 11 years.
According to officials figures released by the ministry, as of yesterday (Thursday) 16 March, a total of 25,935 children between the ages of 12 and 17 years have been administered the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
