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Health Minister reminds COVID vaccine stock expiring July 31, 2021

- Final date to receive a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine is July 3, 2021
The AstraZeneca vaccine available in the VI has been proven safe and effective as millions of persons have already been vaccinated, says Health Minister Carvin Malone (AL). Photo: Internet Source
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has reminded that all vaccines in stock, that are accessible from the BVI Health Services Authority and private medical healthcare facility partners in the Virgin Islands (VI) are expiring on July 31. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has reminded that all vaccines in stock, that are accessible from the BVI Health Services Authority and private medical healthcare facility partners in the Virgin Islands (VI) are expiring on July 31. Photo: GIS/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has reminded that all vaccines in stock, which are accessible from the BVI Health Services Authority and private medical healthcare facility partners in the Virgin Islands (VI), are expiring on July 31, 2021.

The Minister stressed the importance for persons to get vaccinated at the latest COVID-19 update today, June 29, 2021. 

“I am appealing to everyone who has not received their first dose to do so before July 3 to ensure that they receive the second dose within a four-week timeframe and are fully vaccinated as per the vaccine manufacturers’ guidelines,” he said.

Hon Malone said that while persons may have questions about when will be the best time to get vaccinated, including concerns on the lack of choice for vaccine brands, "I am here to say that the best vaccine available is the one that we have in stock!"

Do what is necessary - Health Minister 

Hon Malone continued, "We cannot determine what our fate may be with the regional and global events surrounding COVID-19 but we can do what is necessary to continue to safeguard ourselves and our loved ones." 

He encouraged the continued adherence of public health protocols such as wearing face masks, frequent hand hygiene and maintaining physical distance in public spaces.

"We must get vaccinated as our best tool to reduce transmission, prevent severe illness and prevent hospitalisation caused by COVID-19."

Hon Malone further assured that the vaccine available in the VI has been proven safe and effective as millions of persons have already been vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine.

To date, 12,681 persons have received their first doses, while 8,918 have received their second doses.

17 Responses to “Health Minister reminds COVID vaccine stock expiring July 31, 2021”

  • Lord 0. (29/06/2021, 16:43) Like (11) Dislike (25) Reply
    People please, for the sake of the country, take the vaccine..I was against it. I swore I wasnt going to take it, but after a discussion with my boss I took it 4 months ago,.I felt nothing....I have no regrets. I feel proud and happy having my fully vaccinated card in my wallet...
  • omg (29/06/2021, 17:16) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    First it was may 21st now it’s the 3rd
  • Unvaxxed (29/06/2021, 17:45) Like (36) Dislike (6) Reply
    Can’t wait till that thing expires so they could leave us alone !
  • Dr. do little (29/06/2021, 17:46) Like (33) Dislike (6) Reply
    I heard that laboratory mice are refusing to have the jab until it's been fully tested on humans.
  • Joy & Wide (29/06/2021, 17:56) Like (24) Dislike (7) Reply
    The vaccine killing people brother man
    • mulato (30/06/2021, 08:52) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Covid is not, right??
      • SB (30/06/2021, 14:28) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
        Your unhealthy eating and lifestyle what's killing you not Covid. Excessive mucus in your gut chest and even the brain causes all illnesses including Covid.
  • FIRE (29/06/2021, 18:08) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    Don't want no expiring unpassed poison inside of me thank you.
  • Culprit (30/06/2021, 02:10) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    I was expecting to read this today about those expiring experimental thing ....
  • Glad (30/06/2021, 07:15) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
    Glad i got mine. When them nasty Santo strippers be spreading this virus ayo unvaxxed idiots can get sick and have to quarantine while I’m going about my business. I won’t have to isolate or worry about a thing and yeah I don’t care if I can catch the virus and spread it to you because I know I won’t get sick. Meaine worrying
    • mulato (30/06/2021, 08:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      racist plus idiot, what may be the outcome??
    • You betta worry (30/06/2021, 10:20) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/25/covid-breakthrough-cases-cdc-says-more-than-4100-people-have-been-hospitalized-or-died-after-vaccination.html
  • Wayne DEAD (30/06/2021, 08:50) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Every time I see this man face now I get CROSS!
  • Skeptic (30/06/2021, 10:01) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    So vaccines are expiring july 31st, all of a sudden there are covid positive cases. sure sure, doesnt seem suspicious at all. no scare tactics, nothing to see here noa go get your vaccine peasants.
    • @ Skeptic (01/07/2021, 10:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      just an idea
      those of you having an issue with the vaccine should live together in one community i am sure government can set u all up on one of the cays

      some businesses took many many years to develop in our small economy and the handful come along seeking to disrupt of companies

      you have all rights not to take the vaccine but do have the right to destroy our private enterprises: get a government job they have the cash flow to shell out

      some of us on here don’t have two dimes to rub together simply a set free lip service and old talk


  • ... (30/06/2021, 10:37) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I FEAR THE STRUGGLE NOT THE VIRUS


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