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Governor Rankin takes 2nd COVID-19 booster; 4th jab in total

- said discussions underway for another shipment of vaccines from UK
Governor John J. Rankin, CMG took his 2nd booster against COVID-19 on August 10, 2022, at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Photo: GIS/Facebook
During a press conference on August 10, 2022, Governor Rankin said he was in discussions with the Chief Medical Officer about a further delivery of vaccines to the VI this autumn. Photo: VINO
During a press conference on August 10, 2022, Governor Rankin said he was in discussions with the Chief Medical Officer about a further delivery of vaccines to the VI this autumn. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has taken his 2nd booster against COVID-19 and has urged persons to also get immunised against the Covid-19 virus.

Mr Rankin took his booster shot on August 10, 2022, at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

The Governor, according to Government Information Services (GIS) on August 12, 2022, said he was grateful to be able to get his second booster, which is his fourth COVID-19 injection in total.

Another shipment of vaccines from UK being discussed

The Governor said the UK has so far made nine deliveries of vaccines to the VI, with the current shipment of the adult Pfizer vaccine due to expire at the end of September.

During a press conference on August 10, 2022, Governor Rankin said he was in discussions with the Chief Medical Officer about a further delivery of vaccines this autumn.

“While the impact of COVID and numbers of cases appears to have reduced, vaccines remain the best way to protect our community and freedoms, with previous restrictions now largely lifted. I urge those of you who can to vaccinate, even if you have not yet had your first dose. It is not too late," Governor Rankin added.

 A second booster is available to those considered vulnerable or over 65 years old. Persons can call 494-3497 to book their vaccination appointments at their community clinics.

19 Responses to “Governor Rankin takes 2nd COVID-19 booster; 4th jab in total”

  • Good for him (15/08/2022, 08:22) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    COVID went out of date as the war with Russia started.


    From day one of that war, not a soul was wearing a mask, now don't get me wrong cause all the deaths meant something. But not a soul getting me to take another jab for that.


    My two jabs was enough
    • Really (15/08/2022, 20:18) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      You will say that now but when the fall comes and you have to be up to date with the shot to be fully vaccinated you will see. The world health organization said it's ever 9 months. Get ready to use your body to shop. I bet your glad to sell your soul for an hoax of a virus which they put in the vacuum to fight off the virus.
  • Pure blood II (15/08/2022, 08:34) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
    Take all you want Governor, you soon dead , from the side effects, like monkey pox and the rest. You don’t have much to go again !
  • AND •¿• (15/08/2022, 08:41) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    IS THAT GOING TO TAKE HIM TO HEAVEN , IF SO , WHEN CAN I GET MINE ???? ????
  • Yes (15/08/2022, 08:58) Like (27) Dislike (2) Reply
    The shot ain’t for everyone, right now I have numbness in all my limbs from taking the shot, not this time.
  • NezRez (15/08/2022, 08:59) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
    If anyone wants another jab you can have mine. The human body can only take so much stuff being injected into them. Eventually, it will kill you or make you terribly sick. Just keep masking, distancing, and cleaning and you should be safe.
  • Real Macoy (15/08/2022, 09:26) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    Two is enough for me.
    These man made virus will make you take two and 4 boosters annually.
    Craziness.
  • Salty Fish (15/08/2022, 10:36) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Take your third, fourth, fifth, or sixth damn covid booster because at this point no one cares!

    How about you, your little puppet government and everyone else involved pull your thumb out of your political a$$es and actually get this country moving in the right direction!

    Sick of all of you and your psychological games and photo ops! What I mean by that is, the UK and all their reps, our own elected officials, Government 'burro-crats', and everyone else that is holding this country back!

    I am sure I am not the only voter that is getting more than a little angry with the current status quo!
  • history lesson (15/08/2022, 10:38) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    You could have minds Govy, ain't even trying to take one. Y'all kind of people according to history can't be trusted.
  • hmm (15/08/2022, 10:54) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    another top up?
  • Cave man style (15/08/2022, 10:59) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Although I'm not in favor, why is she not wearing gloves while administering the shot?
  • Fulfilling his responsibility. (15/08/2022, 14:08) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lead by example, but we don't have follow, to each his own..
  • Tongue Fu (15/08/2022, 15:47) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why is this even newsworthy? Whether he takes his shot or not should be a personal decision done privately. This exhibition is unlikely to influence anyone who has not taken the shot/ or booster to take it. If anything it would cause more persons to distrust the vaccine.

    What about the persons who have had severe even fatal side effects from taking the jab and whose voices will never be heard or they will never be compensated. Sad but true. What they have done by coercing many to take an experimental vaccine that has led to loss of life is sad and disturbing and downright wickedness. This has led to more distrust in the medical science industry.
    • god is watching (15/08/2022, 20:34) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Tongue you are on point. Who cares if the Governor, the Premier, Magistrate, or Queen Elizabeth takes it? I don't give a hoot who wants to take it. I don't care what position you hold. Your body is your body and my body is my body -- I mean the Temple of God. I don't care bout your photo ops. If I drop down or become severely injured will you take care of my affairs? NOPE!! Keep your booster business and other vaccines to yourself. No one really cares.
      #MYBODYMYCHOICE#
  • Peaches (15/08/2022, 20:36) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    On your 4th vaccine and still wearing a mask! What a thing!!!!!!! Jokes!!
  • Really (15/08/2022, 21:29) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    With all the sudden unexplained deaths. The strokes the countless heart attacks. The many sudden sicknesses he really still want to be pushing vaccines. And the thing is everyone’s eyes are open. They now see the truth. Take your Monkeypox shot one time you clown
  • Monkeypox (16/08/2022, 00:58) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vaccine will be given under skin
    1/5 amount of a full dose will be given to stretch doses
    And is the actual virus they giving u saying it’s will be controlled and won’t replicate.
    This ppl with immunodeficiency shouldn’t take it they lamented ...


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