Antigua And Barbuda: People to get $50 voucher for getting COVID vaccine

The Epicurean Fine Foods and Pharmacy One World Protected campaign offer a $50 food voucher to each person receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

2024-07-07 15:37:09

Antigua And Barbuda: People to get $50 voucher for getting COVID vaccine

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment of Antigua and Barbuda announced a partnership with Epicurean Fine Foods and Pharmacy in a “One World Protected” campaign designed at getting the population vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The Epicurean Fine Foods and Pharmacy One World Protected campaign offer a $50 food voucher to each person receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine which is valid for the purchase of groceries at the Epicurean Fine Foods and Pharmacy at Epicurean Drive and at Jolly Harbour, Price Chopper at Woods Centre and Perry Bay Supermarket at Perry Bay. The voucher is not redeemable for cash or change and must be utilized in one transaction. In making the announcement, Health, Wellness and the Environment Minister, Sir Molwyn Joseph said that he is delighted that Epicurean Fine Foods and Pharmacy has come forward to support the government’s drive to reach herd immunity by offering a token to individuals who receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “Getting vaccinated is not only a personal choice, but it is a choice that will impact positively on individuals, families, friends, communities and the nation of Antigua and Barbuda. The support of Epicurean Fine Foods and Pharmacy in this public health initiative is vital to the overall wellness and development of our society,” Sir Molwyn stated. Human Resource Administrator of Epicurean Foods and Pharmacy, Nola Clarke said that the company recognizes the importance of the nation being fully vaccinated and is delighted to support the government in offering a token to those individuals who make the responsible decision to get vaccinated. “We proudly stand resilient with the government in this fight against the COVID-19 virus,” said Nola Clarke. Minister Molwyn Joseph said that this initiative mounted by the Epicurean Fine Foods and Pharmacy comes at an opportune time as the Ministry of Health ramps up its campaign to get more persons vaccinated. He said that he looks forward to other businesses on the island partnering with the Ministry to get the nation vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment stated that the pre-registrations for the COVID-19 vaccine can be made at www.vaccineantiguabarbuda.com. In addition to the mobile vaccination unit crisscrossing the nation, vaccines are being administered at Villa Polyclinic, Glanvilles Polyclinic, the Multipurpose Culture and Exhibition Center and the Precision Center in Paynters. The public vaccination sites operate on Mondays through to Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Monika Walker

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