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New date for start of vaccine second doses Article by April 18, 2021 The administration of the second doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will now start from tomorrow, Monday, April 19. Co-coordinator of the Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, Major David Clarke, said persons would be contacted by the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit via email, text or telephone on when and where to go to get the second shot. Phase two of the programme was slated to start on...

Social Share The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit said on Sunday that no vaccinations will take place this week at the Alexandra School in Queen’s Street, Speightstown, St Peter. The Unit thanks members of the public for their understanding and cooperation. (BGIS) Social Share Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says the HOPE project is an effort to empower citizens. (Picture by Lennox Devonish)

Article by Social Share Co-coordinator of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign, Major David Clarke, told Nation News today that a malicious person sent out a message which was making the rounds on social media that the vaccination was being offered to “anyone interested”. However, Clarke reminded the public that vaccinations will only be administered by an appointment system, and unless you received a call from the unit, it was not your turn to receive the jab. Additionally, in ...

Article by Social Share All COVID-19 vaccinations have been temporarily suspended until further notice, due to the ashfall from the La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines, which has been affecting Barbados. Co-coordinator of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, Major David Clarke, said the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit would inform people with appointments as to when the administration of first doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine would...

April 11, 2021 All COVID-19 vaccinations have been temporarily suspended until further notice, due to the ash fall from the La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines, which has been affecting the island. Co-coordinator of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, Major David Clarke, said the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit would inform persons with appointments as to when the administration of first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine would resume....

Social Share As the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit resumes administration of first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from tomorrow, Thursday, April 8, the focus will be on addressing the backlog. This will comprise people who registered during the first phase of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, while frontline workers who have not yet received their first dose will also be vaccinated. The administration of the vaccine will run until Wednesday, April 14. C...

April 7, 2021 As the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit resumes the administration of first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from tomorrow, Thursday, April 8, the focus will be on addressing the backlog of persons registered during the first phase of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19. Frontline workers who have not yet received their first dose will also be vaccinated. The administration of the vaccine will run until Wednesday, April 14. Co-coordinator ...