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COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru launched for 2nd dose jabs

-Day one of new 4-day drive starts today, Saturday, Aug 28, 2021 @ Festival Grounds
The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is hosting yet another operation ‘Protect Each Other’ Vaccination Drive-Thru from today, Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Festival Grounds in Tortola from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Photo: Facebook
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms. Tasha K. Bertie commended those persons who followed the protocols and got vaccinated, however, warned that the current vaccine stocks will expire on August 31, 2021. Photo: VINO/File
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms. Tasha K. Bertie commended those persons who followed the protocols and got vaccinated, however, warned that the current vaccine stocks will expire on August 31, 2021. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is hosting yet another operation ‘Protect Each Other’ Vaccination Drive-Thru from today, Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Festival Grounds in Tortola from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, until Tuesday, August 31, 2021, to provide easier access to persons getting their second dose of COVID-19 vaccines.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms. Tasha K. Bertie commended those persons who followed the protocols and got vaccinated, however, warned that the current vaccine stocks will expire on August 31, 2021.

VI residents who have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine prior to July 25 are encouraged to use this opportunity to get their second dose before August 31.

Ms. Bertie said the date is in keeping with the 4-week timeframe between jabs so that persons can be deemed fully vaccinated.

4,193 second doses still to be given

So far, 12,907 persons have been fully vaccinated in the VI as of August 27, while 4,193 persons received their first dose and are to prepare to receive their second dose.

The required two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine is said to produce a greater antibody response within a 4 to 12-week timeframe between jabs, according to research data.

This allows for full vaccination status and is said to provide more protection against COVID-19 and it variants, as well as lessen the chances of hospitalization and death as a result of the virus.

Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said last evening Friday, August 27, 2021, that some 5,500 more persons in the VI needed to take the jab for the territory to achieve COVID-19 herd immunity.

6 Responses to “COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru launched for 2nd dose jabs”

  • Really (28/08/2021, 10:20) Like (8) Dislike (12) Reply
    Why so last minute? This should have been done a week ago.
    • Good Advisor Free-Of-Charge Advisory (28/08/2021, 11:19) Like (3) Dislike (12) Reply
      @ really:. Really, learn fairness. The latest vaccines drive from today Saturday, 28 August to Tuesday 31,2021 number of minutes is very close to two thousand minutes. Do your own calculations. Also do youself a worthy favour. Stop encouraging discord among us community members.
      The Bible says, "Life a d death are sit before us. Some will choose life, others will choose death. To each there own destiny. Really, you really got it now?
    • faith (28/08/2021, 12:01) Like (27) Dislike (4) Reply
      Vaccinations have been ongoing for persons who wanted to take it, free of cost, for months, throughout the BVI. What last minute are you talking about again?
  • Me. Gates (28/08/2021, 12:22) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    2-3yrs max
    • @ Me Gates know very little of what you think that you know. (28/08/2021, 14:25) Like (6) Dislike (28) Reply
      Your are delutional, and are unaware that you are. I urge you to chose self examination before continuing false accusations against anti-covid-19 virus vaccines takers. You are a prey subject to wishful , and groundless opinions, that have no life-saving defence. Shhhhhhh. Shhhhhh. Shut up.
  • MEME (30/08/2021, 05:59) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Please Mr. Minister of health give us an opinion with vaccine. Pfizer will be great. Trust me, if we have that option, you will see plenty more people being vaccinated. Thank you Sir.


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