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COVID-19: First batch of Pfizer jabs arrives in VI - Gov Rankin

-Gov’t now in position offer booster shots to priority groups
For the first time since the start of COVID-19 vaccinations in the Virgin Islands (VI), the Government managed local vaccination drive now has in its arsenal, Pfizer vaccines as part of new supplies sent by the United Kingdom (UK). Photo: Internet Source
This was announced moments ago today, December 16, 2021, by Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin CMG during a live press conference carried on local radio and via the Facebook page of the Government Information Service (GIS). Photo: GIS/Facebook
This was announced moments ago today, December 16, 2021, by Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin CMG during a live press conference carried on local radio and via the Facebook page of the Government Information Service (GIS). Photo: GIS/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For the first time since the start of COVID-19 vaccinations in the Virgin Islands (VI), the Government managed vaccination drive now has in its arsenal, Pfizer vaccines as part of new supplies sent by the United Kingdom.

This was announced moments ago today, December 16, 2021, by Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin CMG during a live press conference carried on local radio and via the Facebook page of the Government Information Service (GIS).

According to Governor Rankin, the new batch of 4,680 Pfizer vaccines were accompanied by the 7th delivery of some 2,000 new doses of AstraZeneca vaccines which arrived yesterday, December 15, 2021.

Vaccine rollout passes 50% pf population - Governor Rankin 

“I’m glad that now, just over 60% of the adult population has had a single vaccine of AstraZeneca and just over 56% present of the population has been double vaccinated,” he said.

Governor Rankin reminded that the Pfizer vaccines arrived as a result of the territory acquiring the necessary refrigeration capacity to store the jabs.

“I hope the arrival of the Pfizer can be a game-changer, for those older populations as a booster, for those who have had their two doses of AstraZeneca as they are getting Pfizer as a booster to help further protect you,” Governor Rankin said. 

Priority roll-out first with Pfizer - Gov Rankin  

According to the Governor, priority groups will first benefit from the vaccines and it will also be used as first jabs for adolescence and teenagers.

According to Mr Rankin, as more storage capacity for Pfizer jabs is available, the UK will continue to deliver doses to help the further roll-out of the programme.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to every country in the world… and BVI has been and can be no exception to that,” he went on to say. 

The Governor thanked both the Fahie Government and local healthcare workers for keeping the VI safe, while encouraging the populace to get vaccinated.   

22 Responses to “COVID-19: First batch of Pfizer jabs arrives in VI - Gov Rankin”

  • unvaxx for the win (16/12/2021, 15:34) Like (42) Dislike (10) Reply
    We know what’s next, case gonna suddenly surge aka spike, if no one goes for the shots or it’s just a few, someone gonna die whether by natural causes or someone will pass away inside the hospital. People will go into a frenzy out of fear. Then boom you got them again, people lining up for their shots !
    • wake up (16/12/2021, 17:13) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
      Reuters) - Freedom of Information Act requests are rarely speedy, but when a group of scientists asked the federal government to share the data it relied upon in licensing Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, the response went beyond typical bureaucratic foot-dragging.

      As in 55 years beyond.

      That’s how long the Food & Drug Administration in court papers this week proposes it should be given to review and release the trove of vaccine-related documents responsive to the request. If a federal judge in Texas agrees, plaintiffs Public Health and Medical Professionals for Transparency can expect to see the full record in 2076.

      https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/wait-what-fda-wants-55-years-process-foia-request-over-vaccine-data-2021-11-18/
  • Third Eye (16/12/2021, 15:35) Like (35) Dislike (8) Reply
    If you can't sue a pharmaceutical company for damages then don't take it
  • Do the MAH DO ! (16/12/2021, 15:38) Like (35) Dislike (1) Reply
    Oh my Pfizer is on the island. People gonna be wukking up like it’s juvert morning !
  • 90’s kid (16/12/2021, 15:39) Like (48) Dislike (9) Reply
    Hey owl. How many DOSES will it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop, ahh 1, ahhh 2 ! The world will never know !

    How many boosters does it take before you realize you’ve been duped

  • Too suspicious (16/12/2021, 15:40) Like (37) Dislike (7) Reply
    I'm not "hesitant" in getting the experimental shot. I'm dead set against anything the government wants this much.

  • If it’s safe (16/12/2021, 15:41) Like (37) Dislike (6) Reply
    How about removing the Liability Protection from ALL drug companies so that someone can sue the drug company(s) IF they have an adverse reaction.
  • Front line volunteer (16/12/2021, 15:57) Like (9) Dislike (27) Reply
    Hey we need our boosters! We should also be considered priority on Pfizer vaccines!
  • concern (16/12/2021, 16:16) Like (5) Dislike (24) Reply
    Can anyone take the booster?
    Does the booster depends on the vaccine you took?
  • Lets Get The First Batch Of The Truth (16/12/2021, 16:29) Like (22) Dislike (6) Reply
    What terms and conditions did the Government sign with these Vaccine distributors?
    How many Polititians are vaccinated? (With the real vaccines, not any placebo,Saline or fake methods like some celebrity's and Borish johnson faking he booster shot with the cap still on the syringe trying to fool people)
    Does Pfizer vaccine contain graphine oxide?
    Who is responsible for the adverse reactions and death after taking these shots?
    These are some of the questions on the order paper for next House Of Assembly.
    Why are so many heart problems happening in people who has been injected with Pfizer.
    If you all are serious about lives and livelyhoods , please answer these questions publicly.
    • @ Lets Get The First Batch Of The Truth (16/12/2021, 17:40) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      We going have to get rid of you if we tell you that…
  • DYOR (16/12/2021, 16:30) Like (22) Dislike (3) Reply
    Many have been injured by the mRNA Pfizer and Moderna shots.
    https://www.reddit.com/r/CovidVaccinated/
    • @Dyor (16/12/2021, 17:41) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      Let them take it, some people need to see the proof in the pudding. Just grab some popcorn meh boi
  • Experimentation mob (16/12/2021, 16:31) Like (23) Dislike (8) Reply
    If you still need a booster after being full vaxxed (ONLY MONTHS AGO), and you still need to get tested after being fully vaxxed, and you still need to wear a mask after being fully vaxxed, and you can still transmit the virus after being fully vaxxed, and you still can be hospitalised after being fully vaxxed,

    Its probably time to admit that you have been fully conned.

    Fully unvaxxed for the win, cause the vaxxed seem worse off, they have injected themselves with experimental gene therapy to receive no benefits for it, and will be required to continually "boost" themselves to be relevant.
    • @Experimentation mob (16/12/2021, 17:42) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Lmaooo meh boi I deadddd ! Big up to the purebloods one time for the one time !
  • shots (16/12/2021, 16:42) Like (24) Dislike (4) Reply
    Take two shots of the fizer for me and you governor Rankin. Then i will take two shots of henny later to celebrate.
    • @shots (16/12/2021, 17:43) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
      Them man does only take the shots if the cap still on, if the syringe is empty or if it’s a placebo
  • hmmm (16/12/2021, 20:18) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    I wonder what the BLM people think about this.

    Pfizer killed Nigerian kids to make this "vaccine."
  • Question of the day. (16/12/2021, 21:09) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some one ask me. What's going on with this Covid it's not seem to be going away and no one seems to have any answers. ? I responded, the people with the answers and the real solutions are the ones benefiting from Covid when they get enough then it will go away....The Gentleman says oh, that makes sense I never looked at it that way....Yep..
  • Boooooosters (16/12/2021, 21:47) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Boo at ayo with those boosters. Have fun getting chook every 3 months.
    Pure blood for the win.
    The big O variant is a variant of the fully vaccinated. Over 85% of infected people are fully vaccinated. More people died from Covid this year than last year when we had no vaccines.
    The hospitalized patients can you be so kind to say their vaccinated status the same way you all did when the hospitalized were unvaccinated. The hide the truth agenda is in full effect. Popcaan please. Give Iam Clark his own first he has been having a fit on Facebook pleading for it.
  • simple (16/12/2021, 23:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Give um out at the governor's ball


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