Gov’t revamping VI/USVI Vaccine bubble initiative- Hon Malone
This is according to Virgin Islands Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) who said, “After the initiative closed off we still had a large number of persons interested in the programme.”
More opportunities to get vaccinated - Hon Malone
“This is yet another opportunity for families to get access to the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccination. Through this collaboration with the USVI, persons will have access to the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines,” Honorable Malone said in a statement released on November 1, 2021.
In the last programme, some 65 adults and 169 children were able to benefit from the vaccine bubble initiative with the USVI.
However, with the revamp of the service, persons will now be responsible for their own transportation to and from the USVI, whether it will be in a private vessel or using a water taxi where vaccination will only be done on Wednesdays between 1:00 p.m -4:00 pm, the Minister said.
“We are still relaxing protocols for persons who follow the rules and remain in the bubble of the initiative. Failure to comply will result in quarantine according to the usual protocols,” the minister went on to say.
To register for the newly revamped programme, persons are being asked to visit the Government website at www.bvi.gov.vg and complete the BVI-USVI Vaccination Bubble registration form and email the form to ministryofhealth@gov.vg along with the necessary supporting documents for processing.
New steps to register for the initiative
Applicants are expected to have a valid passport and immigration requirements to enter the USVI and must be able to fund all costs associated with getting the vaccine, including transportation and logistical costs.
“Register with the USVI Department of Health by visiting www.COVID19usvi.com/vaccines to secure an appointment. Supporting documents should also include proof of a confirmed appointment with the U.S.V.I. Department of Health,” a release on the initiative further noted.
Persons are also being required to Register with the USVI Travel Portal for approval to enter Cruz Bay, St. John by visiting https://www.usvitravelportal.com and a rapid COVID-19 test must be administered ONE day before travel to St. John and uploaded to the portal.
“An application must be submitted for each person traveling to St John and Travellers MUST present a Green QR Code to Governmental Officials on arrival in St. John, evidencing approval to enter the USVI.”
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8 Responses to “Gov’t revamping VI/USVI Vaccine bubble initiative- Hon Malone”
I remember having to booster shots, as a kid, for childhood illness. The new variants of the new corona virus are more infectious. So having to have a booster doesn’t surprise me.