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2 sets of COVID-19 vaccines on way to VI- Hon Malone

- said first batch expected late January or early February 2021
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed that COVID-19 vaccines will be in the Virgin Islands (BVI) towards the end of January 2021 or early February. Photo: Internet Source
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL), the Virgin Islands sourced COVID-19 vaccines from the United Kingdom and Caribbean Public Health Agency. Photo: GIS/File
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL), the Virgin Islands sourced COVID-19 vaccines from the United Kingdom and Caribbean Public Health Agency. Photo: GIS/File
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed that COVID-19 vaccines will be in the Virgin Islands (BVI) towards the end of January 2021 or early February.

Hon Malone made that revelation yesterday December 15, 2020, while a guest of the Honestly Speaking show on ZBVI 780 AM.

“The fact is that the UK has graciously made an offer through the Governor’s Office for us to have our set of vaccines, I think it’s the Pfizer one. That is the one that has the subzero and the particular temperature control,” Hon Malone told show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline.

According to the Health Minister, at least two other Caribbean Overseas Territories (OTs) will be rolling out the vaccination processes come the start of January; however, the VI is a bit behind.

“We got the notice out; we have the assurance that our supply will be flown in.”

More vaccines sourced

Hon Malone said he was not equipped at the time with an exact date for the arrival of the vaccines, “And we have another supply through CARPHA [Caribbean Public Health Agency] and through the regional body. So we have two sources of vaccinations that we would have already paid for.”

He explained that the UK has allotted the first batch of vaccine. “What I do know off hand is that we have looked in terms of between 75 to 100 thousand units of the other kit.”

Hon Malone promised further details will be released in the very near future as it relates to the plan for the distribution of the vaccines.

Meanwhile, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has previously said the taking of COVID-19 vaccines will be optional.

32 Responses to “2 sets of COVID-19 vaccines on way to VI- Hon Malone”

  • Hmmm 2 set (16/12/2020, 15:12) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    First and second class..hmmm
  • Bob (16/12/2020, 15:14) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    So we have two sources of vaccinations that we would have already paid for.”
    “The fact is that the UK has graciously made an offer through the Governor’s Office for us to have our set of vaccines,
    The vaccine from the UK I was told was free.
    Do we have the storage facility for the vaccine that requires -87 degree temperature to store?
  • Strups (16/12/2020, 15:18) Like (24) Dislike (14) Reply
    The cure for this fake plandemic is to don't watch no news. My people don't take no vaccine, eat healthy and your body will be fine.
    • Guest (16/12/2020, 16:00) Like (9) Dislike (7) Reply
      if u ever catch any disease, take your advice and let us know how it works out for you.
    • @strups (16/12/2020, 22:52) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
      I’d rather COVID over the vaccine
      Nobody’s changing my DNA
      And that thing they rushed in months didn’t even try in pregnant women yet stated they can get the jab with causation not going near or in me nor my family Thank you
    • Rubber Duck (17/12/2020, 06:15) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Soon as you get something you will go running crying like a baby for a cure. Meanwhile stfu.
    • Bolly (17/12/2020, 10:46) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Imagine a disease so deadly that they have to test you to know if you have it.
  • trrefdrfds (16/12/2020, 15:19) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    Watch as there start vacations people is going to die then and there go blame it on the corvid it self ..the old people cant survive it
  • lol (16/12/2020, 15:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    On the way but taking 2 months.
  • Interesting (16/12/2020, 19:17) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Cayman knows what date they are getting theirs. But then again, they dont be bashing their Governor.
    • @Interesting (16/12/2020, 20:19) Like (56) Dislike (4) Reply
      Good for Cayman, we bash who bash us. Please, who what to take an experimental vaccine? By all means you and your governor can go right ahead, whenever they do come.
  • 1st District (16/12/2020, 19:38) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    All the VIP and their cronies should get vaccinated 1st. We need to get rid of that lot!!
  • XD (16/12/2020, 20:01) Like (35) Dislike (1) Reply
    After ayo take the vaccine, test for HIV. See what happens.
    • @XD (16/12/2020, 22:56) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Worrisome cause now this can cause one to commit suicide if false positive imagine the things that could happen even going to start hiv meds.

      Sorry I don’t want it .
  • Pyramid (16/12/2020, 20:10) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    I welcome this news. Be proactive and have tamper proof vaccination certificates ready to go.
    • Comment (16/12/2020, 20:22) Like (29) Dislike (0) Reply
      If you want them altering your DNA that’s your choice.
      • @Comment (17/12/2020, 07:04) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
        You hypocrite... bet you have been vaccinated against polio, measles and TB.
  • W*F (17/12/2020, 01:24) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    We have approximately 30,000 people here. Why do we need 75 to 100 THOUSAND units?
    • NYC (17/12/2020, 09:24) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Each person needs 2 units. First one given then second one 3-4 weeks later and after the second one the full immunity starts 10 days later
  • woah (17/12/2020, 03:48) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Altering your DNA ?
    Where do people get these ideas from?

    Very worrisome that the opinions on here seem to be so anti-vaccine. Please read your news from reputable sources.
  • Generation Curse (17/12/2020, 04:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Esau hate for his brother Jacob nation ......isreal......corvus 19 agenda...
  • rastafari (17/12/2020, 06:49) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Y'all didn't say when y'all was going to buy them so don't tell us when they are coming. Take your shots and die in peace, I ok with my herbs.
  • OK Then (17/12/2020, 08:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    If the government thinks it is so safe then let them and their household take it first publicly not behind closed doors.
  • Man of Cloth (17/12/2020, 11:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    So John Clyne and Calude Cline Getting it first
  • WEW (17/12/2020, 12:38) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    I see it already. The uneducated anti vaccine peeps have started. Read up on it and make your own decision. Me, I'm getting it hope you do to.
  • It’s here (17/12/2020, 13:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vaccines already in the VIs...just not in the Territory that calls itself the Virgin Islands
  • Experiments go ahead (17/12/2020, 14:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who wants to be part of this experiment go ahead with your families etc.
    I’m not afraid of COVID I fear God and him only
    God did not give us the spirit of fear.


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