Over Twenty-Five Thousand Citizens Receive First Dose
May 14, 2021
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As of May 12, 2021 a total of 25, 716 individuals have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 15, 775 individuals have received the second dose. On Friday, May 14, 2021 the health team will be administering the COVID-19 vaccine at the Daren Sammy Cricket Grounds and the Jacmel Wellness Centre.
The COVID-19 vaccination drive will cater to the general population for the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as well individuals receiving the second dose of the vaccine. The Ministry of Health continues to encourage all to get vaccinated in order to protect themselves, family, loved ones and others from the COVID-19 virus.
Vaccination Drive Continues This Week
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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.
Saint Lucia Records 11 New Cases of COVID-19
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Today Thursday April 22, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 11 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a total of 179 samples taken on April 19, 2021 and April 20, 2021. These samples were processed on April 21, 2021.
These individuals were seen at various community respiratory clinics where they were assessed and tested for COVID-19. They were each placed in home quarantine by healthcare practitioners while awaiting the return of their test results, in-keeping with the national COVID-19 testing protocol. Arrangements have since been made to place these individuals in isolation. The contact tracing for these new cases is underway.
Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccination drive April 26 to April 30, Second Jab available
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During the week of Monday April 26, 2021 to Friday April 30, 2021 the COVID-19 vaccination drive will cater to persons at moderate risk of COVID-19 in Phase 2 of the campaign 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 1, 2021 to March 6, 2021 are encouraged to visit the vaccination site nearest to them during the upcoming week to receive the second dose. Individuals should also walk with the vaccination card that was given when the first dose of the vaccine was administered.