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Premier Fahie takes first dose of COVID-19 jab

-as Gov'ts vaccination programme continues for frontline workers & public
Some weeks after the first dose of the AstraZeneca (AZD1222) COVID-19 vaccine was publicly administered to Health Minister, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) on February 11, 2021, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie received his first jab of the Vaccine today, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Photo: Facebook
Health Mininster Hon Carvin Malone (AL) on February 11, 2021, was both the first person and first public official in the Virgin Islands (VI) to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 jab. Photo: VINO/File
Health Mininster Hon Carvin Malone (AL) on February 11, 2021, was both the first person and first public official in the Virgin Islands (VI) to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 jab. Photo: VINO/File
Commissioner of Police (CoP) Michael B. Matthews, left, and Comptroller of Customs Wade N. Smith, right, led the way for their charges by being first in line to take the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine at Police Headquarters in Road Town on February 18, 2021. Photo: RVIPF
Commissioner of Police (CoP) Michael B. Matthews, left, and Comptroller of Customs Wade N. Smith, right, led the way for their charges by being first in line to take the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine at Police Headquarters in Road Town on February 18, 2021. Photo: RVIPF
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Some weeks after the first dose of the AstraZeneca (AZD1222) COVID-19 vaccine was publicly administered to Health Minister, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), on February 11, 2021, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) received his first jab of the vaccine today, Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

The Premier received his vaccine jab, alongside members of the public, at the Theresa Blyden/Capoons Bay Clinic where about 20 persons were vaccinated this morning.

Speaking after his vaccination, Hon Fahie said he was feeling extremely well and was happy to be taking the vaccine in District One, given that he wanted to take the vaccine in the district he represents.

While the territory currently has zero recorded cases of the virus, as of February 23, 2021, the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme continues with the aim of achieving herd immunity starting with frontline workers and the wider public, according to Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronald E. Georges.

Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker Neville A. Smith (AL) and Acting Financial Secretary Jeremiah Frett also accompanied the Premier for vaccination today.

Several other public officials vaccinated 

So far, public officials who have been publicly vaccinated include the Health Minister and Governor, John J. Rankin CMG, HoA Speaker Hon Julian Willock, Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), Fourth District Representative Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), and Chief Medical Officers Dr Irad Potter and Dr Michael E. Georges.

Commissioner of Police (CoP) Michael B. Matthews and Comptroller of Customs Wade N. Smith received the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine at Police Headquarters in Road Town on February 18, 2021, to lead the charge for law enforcement.

As of February 23, 2021, 2082 persons have received their first dose fo the COIVD-19 vaccine, according to information coming out of the Government Information Service.

23 Responses to “Premier Fahie takes first dose of COVID-19 jab”

  • The watchdog (24/02/2021, 11:25) Like (17) Dislike (9) Reply
    Ok now what a good example
  • Nice (24/02/2021, 11:54) Like (74) Dislike (15) Reply
    Happy to see that,. Even happier to see a trained nurse in uniform executing it,,,, I Now make up my mind to get mine, hope all can fall inline quickly get the economy back up,,,,, Civil Servants all need to take it,. I know most of them think the economy doesn't affect them because they get their full salary, They are so wrong,,,,
    • SHUT UP (24/02/2021, 19:25) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      You need to shut up and take the vaccine if you want it and let every one make up their own mind. What benefit it is in taking something that has absolutely no prove in being effective in the fight against the virus. As a matter of fact they said more deadly variants are out which it definitely has no protection against. Take a vaccine just to mess up your system. Shut up and sit down
  • support (24/02/2021, 12:01) Like (6) Dislike (13) Reply
    hopefully more people will take it this week for a safer bvi The numbers are very low right now giving the fact that we have over 25 thousand people in bvi.
    also am appealing to people to stop spreading false information about covid vaccine ,the misinform are very reluctant to take vaccine,this is why the numbers are so low. people with authority in the medical field should come up with various initiatives in order to encourage more to be vaccinated
  • tricksters (24/02/2021, 12:10) Like (24) Dislike (18) Reply
    ayo sure it wasn't insulin that he took instead?
    • Jack and Jill (24/02/2021, 20:00) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
      @tricksters, that is exactly my question. Saline water They are getting don't mind them ."They can fool some of the people but not all of the people" That's part of the game. The top dogs will take it to trick us. People PLEASE stay WOKE, PLEASE!!!
  • BREAKING NEWS (24/02/2021, 12:13) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    It was gov gus that sent those vaccines
  • jah know (24/02/2021, 12:18) Like (5) Dislike (8) Reply
    Let's see the video and see how scared he was why he took so long lol
  • one eye (24/02/2021, 12:28) Like (9) Dislike (12) Reply
    Ok once premier get his I taken mine
    • @one eye (24/02/2021, 13:01) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
      The Premier?! Millions of people of all nationalities and ethnicities have taken it, sure with some doubts and questions some of them, but on the basis that people are also dying from the lockdown situation as well and these are not new technologies or new companies. Check the pharmacy and medical centres here he much we already consume from these companies without any hesitation.

      The churches and folk advising people not to take a vaccine ought to come out with their proper reasoned arguments for that. Not innuendo. Not appropriating US historical issues into the British Virgin Islands.
  • 1st District (24/02/2021, 12:28) Like (23) Dislike (18) Reply
    THE PERFECT DOSE OF SALINE!! CAN'T FOOL AND I AIN'T NO TRIAL RAT!
  • Windy (24/02/2021, 15:28) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
    thanks for setting an example premier now you will see the flood of locals who will take it!!!! Hon Fahie you are one of we not from Antigua
  • The Cosmic Juggernaut (24/02/2021, 16:25) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    You are all fools if you think the Premier really took that vaccine. They either use Water or The Syringe is Empty and I hope yall notice that the Premiers photo is the only one that is blurry.
  • NICK (24/02/2021, 17:20) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let everyman be persuaded in his own mind. Prayer and bush tea for me. Just a thought" if vaccine cause prevention, whether one, two or three dosage, why are the person or persons that took the vaccine still wear mask and in some places two masks are recommended". Some of us can barely breathe properly with one.
  • salt (24/02/2021, 18:25) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    It's a shame how black people are so blind to the oppression by the oppressors.
  • @NICK (24/02/2021, 18:51) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    You can still be a carrier even if you’ve had the vaccine that’s why you should continue to wear your mask. Please if anyone has any doubts about the vaccine do some proper research from reputable sources. The lack of education is astounding and is to the detriment of the country. Facebook and WhatsApp videos are not reputable sources.
    • @NICK (25/02/2021, 07:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Sense is being picked out of what ever source it came from if you are sensible. Clearly you are fool by CNN etc.
  • What a word (24/02/2021, 23:45) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    “jab”


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