Dominica: PM Roosevelt Skerrit takes the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Prime Minister of Commonwealth of Dominica Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit got himself vaccinated against the coronavirus.

PM Roosevelt Skerrit took the first dose of the Oxford Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine at his office in Roseau. He had assured the people that he would be among the first to take the vaccine once it's available.

As the vaccine is taken in two doses, the PM is expected to take the second jab on April 20th. He took the vaccine in a live telecast and encouraged other people to take the vaccine.

After taking the vaccine, Prime Minister stated that as all heads of governments, scientists had taken the vaccine; hence he is taking it too.

He mentioned that he is feeling good after taking the coronavirus vaccine. He noted that the government would continue its efforts to ensure the vaccine for its wider population as it received around 70,000 doses from India, which the country also shared with Guyana, St Lucia, St Kitts, and Nevis.

He stated that the country would be received 20,000 doses of vaccine from the People's Republic of China, and by March 2021, the vaccine from the COVAX facility is also expected to arrive.

"It is important that we take the vaccine. It is in two doses, and my next appointment would be April 20th." added the Dominican Prime Minister

Recently, President Charles Savarin and some other government officials received the vaccine delivered from India as a gift. On Monday, 22 February, Dominica begins its coronavirus vaccination drive for the general public, which would immunize the vulnerable. The vaccine drive is initiated in all seven health districts of the country.

Recently, PM Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit had advised people to get themselves pre-register for the vaccine, and he had noted that taking a vaccine is not mandatory; however, he emphasized that the jab is essential in the fight against the contagious virus.