More Astrazeneca vaccines arrive from the UK

While a new batch of Astrazeneca has arrived in the territory, persons who have tested positive for Covid 19 have advised to wait 28 days before getting vaccinated.

Today, the Ministry of Health received an additional 3,040 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the United Kingdom. Health Minister Carvin Malone said he was extremely pleased with the UK’s commitment to making sure that the Territory receives the supply of vaccines necessary to vaccinate the entire adult population. Minister Malone said this is important to them because their population has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak which has claimed the lives of many of their loved ones and friends. Minister Malone added that so far 16,033 jabs have been administered, 11,266 persons are fully vaccinated and 5,064 are partially vaccinated.

He said they are grateful for those numbers, but they must not stop here, they must continue to send the message that if they are going to be safe, they need to take the opportunity that has been afforded to them with this vaccine.” Ambassador for Healthcare to the Overseas Territories, Professor Ian Cummings who is here to offer his assistance in the fight against the deadly disease said it is a tragedy to have heard about the number of people who lost their lives or became seriously ill over the last few weeks. Professor Cummings said he is here to see if they can help make a difference with the vaccination programme but also in preparedness for dealing with this terrible disease. The public is notified that ‘Operation Protect Each Other’ Vaccination Drive continues this week, through Saturday, July 31.

Persons are encouraged to present a Government ID and wear short sleeves tops, walk in or carpool to receive their vaccine.