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Gov’t looking into vaccine travel cards for AstraZeneca jabs- Hon Malone

- said official report on the vaccination in VI is forthcoming
Vaccine cards are now becoming a requirement for travel by many countries. Photo: Yahoo News
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that the Virgin Islands (VI) government is working on providing international vaccination cards for the Oxford-AstraZeneca jabs being offered in the VI. Photo: Facebook/File
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that the Virgin Islands (VI) government is working on providing international vaccination cards for the Oxford-AstraZeneca jabs being offered in the VI. Photo: Facebook/File
Hon Carvin Malone AstraZeneca vaccine has been quite effective in terms of its market leadership and protection against severe illness from COVID-19 infections. Photo: Internet Source
Hon Carvin Malone AstraZeneca vaccine has been quite effective in terms of its market leadership and protection against severe illness from COVID-19 infections. Photo: Internet Source
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that the Virgin Islands (VI) government is working on providing international vaccination cards for the Oxford-AstraZeneca jabs being offered in the VI.

The Minister’s revelations came during the October 19, 2021, episode of VIP Let’s Talk radio show on ZBVI Radio after one caller inquired whether US ports of entry were accepting visitors with the AstraZeneca jabs and what were the recommendations for booster jabs.

According to Hon Malone, some 59.5% of the VI population is deemed vaccinated with one dose and another 56.5% of persons fully vaccinated.

He said once persons have the second dose they are considered fully vaccinated after 14 days of the final jab.

The Minister said certain classes of those who are vaccinated qualify for the booster shot, including persons who are over 65 or compromised in other ways.

Vaccine remains effective - Hon Malone 

He said the AstraZeneca vaccine has been quite effective in terms of its market leadership and its effectiveness at protecting against severe illness from COVID-19 infections.

However, the Minister said that while some travellers have been reporting challenges with the acceptance of the AstraZeneca jab in the USA, for others, there is the ease of travel.

He said the vaccine is being recognised internationally, as such, the government will be looking into an internationally recognised travel card, with the assurance that the AstraZeneca vaccine will be accepted around the world.

Hon Malone indicated that an official report on the vaccine is forthcoming from the local Chief Medical Officer.

8 Responses to “Gov’t looking into vaccine travel cards for AstraZeneca jabs- Hon Malone”

  • Lucifer (21/10/2021, 15:35) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Unless I'm missing something, is this not what the DigiCert app is supposed to be doing?
  • NOT TO WORRY! (21/10/2021, 15:47) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Effective November 8, Astrazeneca- Oxford is being recognized for travel. Vaccinated Persons will need a negative test within 3 days of travel and show copy of vaccination card.

    "The US’ new travel policy that requires vaccination for foreign national travelers to the United States will begin on Nov 8. This announcement and date applies to both international air travel and land travel. This policy is guided by public health, stringent, and consistent.'
  • hmmm (21/10/2021, 15:59) Like (27) Dislike (10) Reply
    When is the government going to tell the vaccinated people that you are not going to be fully vaccinated unless you get the third vaccine which is the Pfizer booster shot which they say have the microchip in it. I'm just curious and don't reply without looking it up because it's was on the news in America and other countries so it's not hard to find. Let's clear the chip thing up the chip is in the first vaccine why do you think this needle is the biggest one you seen in the history of vaccine. Look that up to before commenting because I know you notice it's not the normal vaccine needle
    • Faithful (21/10/2021, 19:40) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
      Lies. The needle is much smaller than any other l have been vaccinated with. I should know. I have taken boyh shots of the AstraZeneca. Have you or are you just going off hearsay
    • @hmmm (21/10/2021, 19:50) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
      obviously u are either uninformed or intentionally misleading people. The vaccine needle for pfizer 1st, 2nd and booster doses are all same. U see i went to St thomas and got all my doses and it is nothing like what u are saying.
      Further more not all vaccinated persons are eligible for booster doses, listen and read your news properly, Mr easy to find news!
      • hmmm (22/10/2021, 12:00) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        You will see that you will be able to shop with your body soon. New world order. Do you not notice that every place I'm the world is digging under ground. You better wake up it's world war three right now. Stay sleep and you will see when it's too late
  • MS Madwoman (22/10/2021, 07:02) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    STORY AFTER STORY @ hmmm ( SO U R SAYING NOW THAT THE FIRST 2 JABS WAS GOOD AND THE BOOSTER JAB GOING TO HAVE IN THE CHIP.)
    LIE U ALL WAS SAYING THE JAB HAD IN CHIP FROM DAY 1. STOP MAKING UP STORY .
  • Madussa (22/10/2021, 19:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    You are all crazy! Stop the madness and leave each other alone. Our children are going to become so paranoid it isn't even funny. LEAVE EACH OTHER ALONE!


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