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2000 vaccines reserved for health care providers in SVG
Anesthesiologist Dr Mandel being vaccinated Social Share
As this country ramps up its COVID-19 drive, health authorities have reserved 2000 vaccines for healthcare providers, who have been identified as a priority group.
Dr Malcolm Grant receiving vaccine on Union Island
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) received a donation of 5000 Covishield (Indian) AstraZeneca vaccines from Dominica last week, which allowed the nationwide vaccination drive to begin on February 14.
Shanika John, the health promotions officer in the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that the intention of last weekend’s soft launch was to target just 50 persons to assess the overall implementation of the vaccination drive.
Vincy volunteers receive first jabs
COVID-19 vaccine being administered to Dr Godwin Friday at the Port Elizabeth Hospital in Bequia Social Share
Opposition leader, Dr Godwin Friday and members of his family were among the first registered volunteers to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Executive Director of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Anthony Regisford receiving his COVID-19 vaccine at the Stubbs Polyclinic on Sunday
More than 100 persons across five medical health facilities in the country, including the Union Island Health Centre, Port Elizabeth Health Centre, Buccament Polyclinic, Stubbs Polyclinic and the Levi Latham Health Centre received the Covishield (Indian) AstraZeneca vaccine on Sunday.