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Vaccination Drive Continues This Week

The Ministry of Health has informed the general public that during the week of Monday May 10, 2021 to Saturday May 15, 2021 the COVID-19 vaccination drive will cater to the general population for the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as those receiving the second dose of the vaccine.

Individuals who received the first dose of the vaccine during the week of March 15, 2021 to March 18, 2021 are encouraged to visit the vaccination site nearest to them during the upcoming week to receive the second dose.

Individuals receiving the second dose of the vaccine should also walk with the vaccination card which was given when the first dose of the vaccine was administered.

People are asked to walk with a form of identification to facilitate the registration process. It is also recommended to come with a light snack and water given the possibility of a waiting time to get vaccinated.

The vaccination sites will be operational from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the week of Monday May 10, 2021 to Saturday May 15, 2021 at the following locations.

DATE VENUE

Monday May 10, 2021

– Soufriere Hospital Grounds
– Vigie Sports Complex
– Dennery Mothers’ Pre-School

Tuesday May 11, 2021

– Philip Marcellin Grounds
– Daren Sammy Cricket Grounds
– Jacmel Wellness Centre

Wednesday May 12, 2021

– Dennery Mothers’ Pre-School
– Soufriere Hospital Grounds
– Vigie Sports Complex

Thursday May 13, 2021

– Daren Sammy Cricket Grounds
– Philip Marcellin Grounds

Friday May 14, 2021

– Daren Sammy Cricket Grounds
– Jacmel Wellness Centre

Saturday May 15, 2021

– Vigie Sports Complex

As of May 8, 2021 a total of 25, 248 individuals have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 13, 581 individuals have received the second dose.

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