7,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to expire July 31, 2021- Health Minister
“In only 4 days (August 1, 2021) we will have to dispose/throw out/smash over 7,000 doses of vaccine. #NotGood,” the Minister wrote on his Facebook page today, July 28, 2021.
He went on to say, “It is very possible that a variant of concern will come to our shores. It's in St Martin and it's in the USVI. Once it arrives in the BVI our bodies must to readied to fight it off. Love me or hate me, #GETVAXX,” Honourable Malone further said.
However, even as the vaccines will expire, the Government on July 27, 2021, received a shipment of 3040 new doses of vaccines from the United Kingdom.
New vaccine shipment received
On receiving the vaccines, the Health Minister said, “It is critical that we send a message that vaccination is the key way in which we are going to get our citizens safely through this pandemic. So, we urge everyone to continue to vaccinate,” he said.
Meanwhile, Hon Malone further announced that plans are being finalised for qualified persons aged 12-18 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to get vaccinated and for those wanting other brands of vaccines to get vaccinated.
“AstraZeneca is currently in the BVI, free of cost, but if you choose to travel to USVI for the vaccine of your choice, your Government has now made it possible. The cost of BVI/USVI transportation and the antigen test shall be the responsibility of each traveller,” he said.
26 Responses to “7,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to expire July 31, 2021- Health Minister”
If this is BVI love it isn’t anything to be proud of.
For our territory sake for our reputation sake and for all those people that can’t get hold of W vaccine. Take your shot now.
What I don’t AT ALL understand is the thinking that it is somehow God and Jesus wouldn’t want them to take it. To me, that makes no sense.
Please, my people don't leave life in the hands of luck and chance. Prove your love for self others. Get vaccinate, because later may prove to be too late.
And tell people who they are who are dying. Have a list not only to respect them but to show the idiots that these are real people dying , our friends and neighboursv, not just statistics. Unbelievable incompetence.
These are not vaccines stop it.
Our actions and inactions determine our destiny. Chose wisely. Each life is precious.
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They are harvesting souls this time , immune systems, let’s keep on fighting for our rights to be free human beings.