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 Saturday, April 17, but was delayed because of the impact of the ash fall from the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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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)
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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 a message issued by Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) today, Clarke has urged people to stop circulating fake messages on social media about vaccinations.
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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 resume.
The ministry thanks members of the public for their understanding and co-operation. (
BGIS)