Scores, mostly elderly, turn out for vaccinations
Article by February 18, 2021
Barbadians over 70 years old and those from 18-69, with chronic non-communicable diseases and other underlying health conditions flocked to polyclinics across the island today to get the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
There were long lines at polyclinics, some of which remained closed to facilitate the vaccination of hundreds of people who went to the various locations by appointment.
Scott Galt who was at the Edgar Cochrane Polyclinic, Wildey, St Michael, told
Barbados TODAY that he was fully equipped with the relevant knowledge about the Oxford AstraZeneca and other types of COVID-19 vaccines.
Article by Social Share
The Glebe Polyclinic, The Glebe, St George; Edgar Cochrane Polyclinic, Wildey, St Michael and St Philip Polyclinic will close tomorrow to facilitate the COVID-19 vaccination programme for people over age 70, and for those aged 18 to 69 who have non-communicable diseases.
Vaccinations are being done by appointment only.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness said in a statement today that people should wait until they are contacted before going to the polyclinics.
“This is in an effort to ensure that members of the public have an opportunity to receive their vaccinations in an orderly and transparent manner, recognising that some groups will inherently have more risks than others,” the statement said. (
Public notice
Article by January 26, 2021
The Ministry of Health and Wellness advises that the pharmacy at the Edgar Cochrane Polyclinic, Wildey, St. Michael, is closed today, Tuesday, January 26.
The Ministry apologises for any inconvenience which may be caused.
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