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9,079 first dose of AstraZeneca jabs administered in VI – Hon Malone

-Gov’t looking to vaccinate 7,848 more persons before reminding vaccines expire
Some 9,079 first doses of the AstraZeneca Vaccine were safely administered as COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue in the Virgin Islands according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL). Photo: Facebook/File
Hon Carvin Malone made the announcement during the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Photo: HoA/Youtube
Hon Carvin Malone made the announcement during the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Photo: HoA/Youtube
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Some 9,079 first doses of the AstraZeneca Vaccine were safely administered as COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue in the Virgin Islands (VI) according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).

Hon Malone made the announcement during the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

The Health Minister said that of the 34,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine donated to the Government of the Virgin Islands, there is a working projection to fully vaccinate 17,000 qualifying adults before the shelf life expires.

“If we vaccinate sufficient numbers of our population not only will we be protected, but we will begin to break the chain of transmission,” Hon Malone said.   

More persons encouraged to get vaccinated – Hon Malone

He said the Government is boosting its attempts to encourage a further 7,848 persons to voluntarily present themselves to be vaccinated, which will pave the way for considerations to relax COVID-19 protocols and re-vitalize the Territory’s economy in the safest way possible.

The Health Minister also lauded the agreement between the Government and private medical providers, which paves the way for vaccines to be accessed from private clinics and hospitals at no cost to clients.

As the VI's vaccination drives continue, persons aged 18 and older who qualify for the vaccine are being encouraged to get vaccinated a protect themselves from getting seriously ill or spreading the COVID-19 virus if they get infected.

19 Responses to “9,079 first dose of AstraZeneca jabs administered in VI – Hon Malone”

  • False Prophets (17/04/2021, 15:00) Like (21) Dislike (5) Reply
    “My people perish from lack of knowledge”
  • Start sending in your application forms (17/04/2021, 15:01) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
    Can’t wait for my supervisor to go and get his second dose
  • A long way to go. (17/04/2021, 15:39) Like (14) Dislike (9) Reply
    A population of 31 thousand.. abot 55 hundred over 70...another 55 hundred unde 12. We left with an active population of 20 thousand..., So right now we are about 49%..We have along way to go to get to world health organization number of 70%... We need another 4 to 5 thousand people to get vaccinated to satisfy the world health criminal organization, or no business..that I can tell you is a mountainous task...I can freely say imposible, that what these criminal organization are asking countries to do,, all of them are bowing in acceptance.. I can tell you, put all the leaders and presidents togrther, Bill gates got more power than all of them together. All of them bowing to him...He get no resistence.. Only Trump he was a little fraid of, but he got Trump out the way. Now its an easy path for him..
    • robocop (19/04/2021, 08:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      What is Bill Gates end game though? I keep hearing that he is behind all of this but what is his ultimate goal? Facebook has more control thank anyone over people. Facebook that picks which stories you get to read and people blindly believe it whether its true or not. Social media has created a bunch of conspiracy sheep who will spout rumours and falsehoods without ever checking the truth of the story
  • Success? (17/04/2021, 15:43) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    Does the government consider this a success? I suspect less than 1,000 of these vaccinations have been administered to Belongers. Not great is it!
  • Youth (17/04/2021, 18:09) Like (1) Dislike (13) Reply
    I commend this Government for their efforts especially during this challenging Covid-19 time.
  • lol (17/04/2021, 19:30) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    Dude thinks this will get him re-elected
    • Ghost (17/04/2021, 23:13) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
      This is such a moronic comment to make.. some of us can never give credit when it’s due.. with the Help of God our government is trying to ensure the safety of all but you want to come on here and spew negativity about their efforts.. at times it’s good to be quiet and not speak..why don’t you use your mouth to give God some Praise and Many Thanks for His Abundant Love, Mercy and Favor towards us all, huh...
      • @ghost (18/04/2021, 08:16) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
        lol take the chip off your shoulder the dude still thinks this will get him re-elected.
  • @LOL (17/04/2021, 23:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    He thought!!!!
  • wd (18/04/2021, 08:28) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    @A long way to go, Are you as STUPID as you sound.
  • stop (18/04/2021, 08:37) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
    @Success?, Some of you hate the BVI so much, you talk cap like this all the time, You sound so stupid when you make a statement like this.
    • @Stop (19/04/2021, 09:56) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      Wtf The B.V.I Has Done For You Not A Damn Thing People Just In Your Head Talking BS None Of Them Don't Help..Politicians Are Not To Trust...
  • Lucifer (18/04/2021, 09:51) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    Given the stories we keep hearing about how dangerous the vaccine you would expect to start seeing some of those 9k that have had the shot getting sick or dropping dead. Not happened yet so maybe some of the pro COVID people would like to share their thoughts on why the vaccinated seem to be doing just fine and healthy?
    • Tongue Fu (18/04/2021, 13:27) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      @Lucifer

      How you know they ent drop dead? If they did they would probably not even bother to investigate and pass it off as natural cases. Two just die in TNT and they trying to cover up. Oh btw Does it have to kill you to hurt you? You can have adverse side effects that trigger other events and not talk about it. Imagine the trauma. How many have taken the 2nd dose? The medium to long term effects of this vaccine are not known. Do you know?

      No wonder you call yourself Lucifer. Wutless.
      • Lucifer (18/04/2021, 16:47) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        Well if they had dropped dead I’m sure the conspiracy clowns would be telling us all about it. What conditions do we blame on the vaccine though? I am sure by many of the sceptics logic if I had the shot then got hit by a car that would count as a vaccine death. Likewise with the adverse side effects you would think out of 9000 people that at least a few would have come forward to inform everyone. I’m sure you have studied the science long and hard to come to your conclusions though
  • Be Observant (18/04/2021, 11:24) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Leaders Of The Virgin Islands It Makes No Sense Taking the vaccines if you still have to be wearing a mask and social distancing...So What Are You Guys Really Saying!? Are You Guys Fools!? Or You Guys Are Not Educated!? Or Is This A Joke To Be Playing With People Lives!? You Guys Don't Even Know How Long The Vaccine Would Last...You Guys Are Leaders On A Train Going To Hell For The Wickedness You Do To Your Own People...GOD Is Watching Remember That....
  • Factsss (18/04/2021, 12:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    More Money = More Power
  • west (18/04/2021, 14:33) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope them getting Ginger Island ready for the 2nd dose!!


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