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Today, July 3 is last day for first jab of current vaccine stock

- as AstraZeneca vaccine stocks set to expire on July 31, 2021
Today, July 3, 2021, is the final day to get vaccinated before the current AstraZeneca vaccine stocks expire on July 31, 2021, according to Health Minister Hon Carvin Malone (AL). Photo: Facebook/File
In a ZBVI radio broadcast, Hon Carvin Malone also revealed that as of yesterday, July 2, 2021, the territory now has 150 active cases of COVID-19 as part of a dramatic spike in cases over the past few days. Photo: GIS/Facebook
In a ZBVI radio broadcast, Hon Carvin Malone also revealed that as of yesterday, July 2, 2021, the territory now has 150 active cases of COVID-19 as part of a dramatic spike in cases over the past few days. Photo: GIS/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today, July 3, 2021, is the final day to get vaccinated before the current AstraZeneca vaccine stocks expire on July 31, 2021, according to Health Minister Hon Carvin Malone (AL).

“I am appealing to everyone who has not received their first dose to do so before July 3 to ensure that they receive the second dose within a four-week timeframe and are fully vaccinated as per the vaccine manufacturers’ guidelines,” Hon Malone said in COVID-19 update on June 29, 2021. 

He said that while persons may have questions about when will be the best time to get vaccinated, including concerns on the lack of choice for vaccine brands, "I am here to say that the best vaccine available is the one that we have in stock!"

In a ZBVI radio broadcast, Hon Malone also revealed that as of yesterday, July 2, 2021, the territory now has 150 active cases of COVID-19 as part of a dramatic spike in cases over the past few days.

150 active cases plus 1 new death 

VI recorded 59 new cases of the virus were on July 2, 2021, alone, spiking the cases to 150 from just 91 active cases the previous day.

"I have also been sadly advised of the passing of one of our golden gems who was among the positives with the COVID-19 virus,” he announced.

Persons looking to get vaccinated today can visit the Ministry of Health website here or contact the Ministry by calling 284.468.2286 or 284.468.2287 for information on vaccination locations across the territory.  

13 Responses to “Today, July 3 is last day for first jab of current vaccine stock ”

  • cgb (03/07/2021, 12:34) Like (18) Dislike (5) Reply
    My my, cases spike just as vaccine expires...
  • okay (03/07/2021, 12:50) Like (35) Dislike (22) Reply
    Don’t restock because the rest of us aren’t taking it
  • These ignorant fools (03/07/2021, 13:00) Like (22) Dislike (34) Reply
    By now they should realuze taking the shot is the only way forward,,
    • @These ignorant fools (03/07/2021, 13:21) Like (20) Dislike (11) Reply
      I going for mines mehson but I coming around midnight I know it’s not business hours but don’t close up just wait on me since y’all take people for jack-arcse
  • just asking (03/07/2021, 13:21) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    If they expire the end of July why does that make today the 3rd the last day to get the shot?
    • Two Doses (03/07/2021, 15:20) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      It’s a two dose vaccine. There’s no guarantee that we will be able to get more.
    • answer (03/07/2021, 15:27) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      You need 28 days between the first and second shots. The 31st July is the last day before the vaccines expire. Add 28 days to the 3rd, gives you the 31st.
  • News Flash (03/07/2021, 13:47) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
    not judging no one: i have a few white friends and everyone one of them have taken the specified required vaccines however my fellow people full of jive talk (new world order; covid is not real the usual hot air) the blood clots conversations are the most fascinating conversations because if 200 people took the vaccine maybe 2 of them had any serious medical matters after take the vaccine

    • @ News Flash (03/07/2021, 15:08) Like (8) Dislike (14) Reply
      Agree with you about the “hot air”, but re: blood clots, it’s way more rare than 2 out of 200. It’s more like 2 out of many millions might have that side effect. Also, if you’re avoiding vaccination for fear of blood clots, the fact is that blood clots can be one of the complications of Covid infection.
      I chose to take the vaccine.
  • Good Job Minister (03/07/2021, 13:50) Like (26) Dislike (16) Reply
    People are coming to their sesnses and taking the vaccine, there wss a long line infront of Kmarks, There was a long line at the clinic, all for the vaccine... I was happy to see that, its the only way forward..
  • WAKE THE SHEEP (03/07/2021, 17:08) Like (11) Dislike (7) Reply
    I'VE LIVED A FULL LIFE IF I GOTTA GO NOW... BUT ITS SO SHOCKING TO SEE THAT TORTOLA HAS SOOOOOO MANY NPC'S (NON PLAYER CHARACTERS) SMDH.... THESE VACCINES ARE BIOWEAPONS , U TAKE IT U WILL BE SORRY ....

    #FOREVER
    • @Wake the sheep (03/07/2021, 19:33) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
      Funny, from where I sit you're the NPC. But here, I have a simple test for you. If you get any news, or frankly, information using Facebook you're an NPC.
  • Well (03/07/2021, 19:15) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ wake d sheep it's up to you to take it or leave it u can't speak for any one u have a life of your own


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