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A number of persons prefer vaccination @ private health facilities- Hon Malone

- said at least 4 private medical facilities have applied to administer AstraZeneca shots
Many persons are unwilling to get vaccinated against COVID-19 unless the shots are given by private doctors, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has disclosed. Photo: Internet Source
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Government and private health care providers for the latter to administer the vaccine to their patients has been finalised and Government will soon release doses of vaccines to the approved health care providers. Photo: GIS/File
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Government and private health care providers for the latter to administer the vaccine to their patients has been finalised and Government will soon release doses of vaccines to the approved health care providers. Photo: GIS/File
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) helps with the offloading of the COVID-19 vaccines shortly after their arrival at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island from the United Kingdom on March 17, 2021. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) helps with the offloading of the COVID-19 vaccines shortly after their arrival at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island from the United Kingdom on March 17, 2021. Photo: GIS/Facebook
BEEF ISLAND, VI- Many persons are unwilling to get vaccinated against COVID-19 unless the shots are given by private doctors, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has disclosed.

MoU finalised

Hon Malone has also made known that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Government and private health care providers for the latter to administer the vaccine to their patients has been finalised and Government will soon release doses of vaccines to the approved health care providers.

"I am pleased to report that the Attorney General's Office and the Permanent Secretary have advised Cabinet today (Wednesday, March 17, 2021) that the Memorandum of Understanding is now finalised and there are about four or five medical institutions who have applied to us to ensure that they are able to…" Hon Malone told JTV News on March 17, 2021.

Hon Malone said the vaccines must and will be administered free of cost at the approved private facilities.

Some prefer to be vaccinated by private doctors- Hon Malone

According to Honourable Malone, some persons prefer to be vaccinated at a private facility, "and there are a number of persons who would not take the vaccination save and except for the fact that they would like to have their private doctors administer the vaccination."

Hon Malone had made the comments in the presence of Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and Governor John J. Rankin, CMG at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island, shortly after the arrival of the second batch of AstraZeneca vaccines from the United Kingdom.

20 Responses to “A number of persons prefer vaccination @ private health facilities- Hon Malone”

  • Private Doc (19/03/2021, 19:09) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    Need them fake covid papers ? Holla at your boi
  • tola (19/03/2021, 20:37) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    I agree too
  • Ridiculous (19/03/2021, 20:41) Like (31) Dislike (3) Reply

    This is bulls**t quite frankly the public health system has been pretty efficient thus far and more than able to deliver the vaccines.

  • ? (19/03/2021, 21:02) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    It only takes less than a min to get the shot. Then wait for 15 mins to see if you have an allergic reaction. 16mins of your day. What difference does it really make where you get it?
    • NICK (20/03/2021, 08:37) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      So if you have an allergic reaction what steps they going to take?you really think they could withdrawal the vaccine?
      • Rubber Duck (20/03/2021, 14:21) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        It’s extremely rare. The same effect as people who go into shock from bee stings . There are treatments though

        Treatment
        Epinephrine (adrenaline) to reduce your body's allergic response.
        Oxygen, to help you breathe.
        Intravenous (IV) antihistamines and cortisone to reduce inflammation of your air passages and improve breathing.
        A beta-agonist (such as albuterol) to relieve breathing symptoms.
    • WELP (22/03/2021, 07:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Difference is where the crowd is smaller.
  • Angel (19/03/2021, 21:20) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    That's nonsense. It will cost somebody to have it administered at private practices. Dont let no one fool you. NHI will have to foot that $30 a person administrative cost as announced in church by the good Doctor.
  • TORTOLIAN (20/03/2021, 08:46) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    PLEASE LET THEM TAKE THE VACCINE AT A GOVERNMENT RUN AGENCY YOU CAN'T TRUST THESE DOCTORS WITH FAULTS CERTIFICATES THAT THEY GET THE VACCINE. THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE THE ONLY ONE TO GIVE IT. GOING TO A PRIVATE DOCTOR IT'S ONLY PRIDE THINK YOU BETTER THAN OTHERS.
  • question (20/03/2021, 09:25) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is being done for seniors who are not able to stand in line for service? Some of us cannot get to the centers. The private physician or the hospital should be considered. If seniors are cared about please make a decision so we can be vaccinated. Know we are the vulnerable group.
    • Real Simple (20/03/2021, 21:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      When I got my shot, they brought the seniors to the front of the line when they arrived.
  • wow (20/03/2021, 09:36) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can’t open schools but can have two-weeks Easter Camps ...only in the BVI
  • herbalist (20/03/2021, 10:00) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
    I and I is a herbsman, what is vaccine and it's ingredients?
  • Sally Western (20/03/2021, 10:36) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    not all of us sits back and wait on government for free hand outs i will personally rather visit my personal doctor and pay whatever cost; virgin islands is not a communist society so who desire to stand in the sun and wait for the injection let them do that/some willing to visit their personal doctor and should have such privilege
  • tretretrete (20/03/2021, 14:11) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    These politicians need talk up the truth cause their aim is "Control, Power & Money" and ain no way in world they could done have a vaccine made but never tested it on animals like they do to any other disease out there but want to experiment these things on human..How quick does it take to find a cure for covid 19 but can't find the cure for cancer it is impossible...good luck to you guys who have taken it..I will stick to the natural products that GOD put on earth for man to use cause if GOD put it there in GOD We Trust..they will never tell us what is good for us we as humans have to be more wise
  • Be Observant (20/03/2021, 14:15) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    How can you even go to a private hospital and get things for free..that don't sound right at all..
  • No Astra Here! (20/03/2021, 14:30) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    When will the public be given access to the other choices? There are the Pfizer, the Russia; the Chinese and others.

    Given the risk of developing BLOOD CLOTS, a known deadly killer, why would the government risk putting that into public us?

    Frankly, the fear of BLOOD CLOTS will keep many from being vaccinated who would otherwise do so.

    Minister of health, please bring in the Pfizer vaccine as soon as possible.

    If there are choices, the country should have them.

    Though it has been restarted, there are initial reasons why many coutries ceased the use of Astra.

    No BLOOD CLOTTING Astra here, Not this one!
    • @no astra here (20/03/2021, 21:41) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      What we really need is a vaccine for stupidity. You need to get the first shot. Do some research and stop spreading nonsense.
  • Moi (21/03/2021, 07:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Honestly, if there are options for what type of vaccine I would like administered to me, then I would highly consider taking the vaccine. There is just one, with a disclaimer added to it, compliments of the UK.


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