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'Extremely slow uptake' of Pfizer booster shots concerning - Hon Malone

- said it is even more critical that persons are fully vaccinated as countries rollback COVID-19 measures
There has been a low uptake of the Pfizer booster shot for COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands. Photo: Internet Source
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has called concerning a slow uptake of the available Pfizer vaccine booster shots in the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has called concerning a slow uptake of the available Pfizer vaccine booster shots in the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has called concerning a slow uptake of the available Pfizer vaccine booster shots in the Virgin Islands.

“I remain concerned about the extremely slow uptake of the Pfizer vaccine booster shots and the number of persons unvaccinated in the BVI,” the Minister said in a Facebook update on February 5, 2022.

He indicated that throughout the world, there is a need to reduce hospitalisations and deaths through the administration of vaccines.

“Our golden gems and our children are most at risk. As the world continues to drop all precautions, it is more critical than before that each of us do our part and vaccinate,” he added in reference to seniors and youths.

US COVID-19 death toll passes 900K

The Minister’s comments came as he shared an article that highlighted the US death toll as a result of COVID-19, reaching a staggering 900,000 propelled by the Omicron Variant. 

Meanwhile, Since January 4, 2022, booster shots were made available to all residents of the Virgin Islands (VI), according to a Pfizer and COVID booster shot roll-out schedule published by the Government of the Virgin Islands.

13 Responses to “'Extremely slow uptake' of Pfizer booster shots concerning - Hon Malone ”

  • Really (08/02/2022, 12:50) Like (87) Dislike (7) Reply
    People can clearly see what's going on. All the vaccinated people I know said "the government said two shots now they say a booster shot" so of course the people don't trust you all now. I guess it's not conspiracy theories anymore. Shots after shots like a heroin addict poor ginea pigs
  • Vaccinated (08/02/2022, 13:45) Like (42) Dislike (3) Reply

    Fool me once shame on me, fool me twice shame shame on you, fool me three times I must be a sk**** !

  • Omricon (08/02/2022, 13:45) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    Thank God for the Omicron that brought the THUTH out. Give my mines to Ian Clakk and Alron BET
  • Not taking NONE (08/02/2022, 13:47) Like (37) Dislike (4) Reply
    After I see my best friend and my friend wife had a miscarriage right here on this island. I’m staying unvaxxxed plus seems like it’s coming to an end and people are beginning to wake up world wide
  • Third Eye (08/02/2022, 13:57) Like (48) Dislike (3) Reply
    I don’t care what the circumstances are you can never convince me that getting 5 shots within a 1 year period is good for your health…

    Just look at the data this lawyer and doctor presented in court - https://www.bitchute.com/video/1sNMBjlcI03v/
  • Vaccine Addict (08/02/2022, 13:58) Like (9) Dislike (9) Reply
    My boosters boost my confidence exponentially. I still got sick on Christmas though. But just something about that needle I can’t give up.
  • Better things to do.. (08/02/2022, 15:40) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Malone you have better and more important things to do and focus on in health social development and especially the hospital. Stop pushing snd forcing and scaring people into taking vaccine..ur selling the bvi bad and short especially when you are announcing to the world that all of our deaths are covid deaths.
    Be focus. Be wise..
  • resident (08/02/2022, 16:49) Like (45) Dislike (1) Reply
    give it up we no longer care about covid
  • APB (08/02/2022, 18:49) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    After your first booster, you are given a card to confirm this but on the same card, there is a slot for a second booster. That doesn't look right to me. Am I supposed to expect to take a second booster or even a third? Further after taking two shots of one vaccine,(AstraZenecs) is it safe to take a different booster from Pfizer? Can the Minister or someone else help me with these questions?
    • booster (08/02/2022, 21:32) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      You have to take another booster in June that’s what they pout on the cards for those who took the 1st booster in January
  • One thing I know (08/02/2022, 19:01) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    A lie don't stand for long ......god is great. ..all will pay there equal share ...carry on Mr minister ..time longer than twine
  • Madussa (08/02/2022, 21:27) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nope nope nope nope nope nope. This is my life, not yours. All of you who want the shot, you can have mine. If they try to force everyone here to take it, I will sell my land and leave here forever!
  • Wait (09/02/2022, 00:43) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    CDC said yesterday they drawing back on second and booster to a longer period to take the shot because too many ppl getting myocarditis


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