People over the age of 65-year-old to be immunised today in Antigua and Barbuda

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment of Antigua and Barbuda announced the increasing number of people being inoculated at its four vaccination sites as it completes day two of its public vaccination drive on Tuesday.The highest number vaccinated today came from the Sir Novelle Richards Academy vaccination site, where approximately 620 persons received the COVID-19 vaccine. A combined total of approximately 2000 persons were inoculated on Wednesday. According to the Minister of Health Molwyn Joseph, the evidence suggests that each vaccination site can achieve the goal of inoculating 500 persons daily. The Minister adds efforts are continuing to improve efficiencies at the vaccination sites.Wednesday 3 March 2021 has been set aside exclusively for the vaccination of persons 65 years and older at the four-vaccination sites located at Villa Polyclinic, the Glanvilles Polyclinic, the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Centre, and the Sir Novelle Richards Academy.The vaccination sites are open between 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.Targeted vaccination continues at job sites. Over 300 persons were inoculated at the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority today.The schedule for the vaccination of groups within the public sector will be released shortly.Earlier, Dominica had shared its vaccinations with Antigua and Barbuda to assist the country in immunizing its frontline workers.Antigua and Barbuda have recorded 769 coronavirus cases with fourteen virus-related deaths. The vaccination drive would assist the country in lower its virus-related cases and deaths.Antigua and Barbuda received 40,000 Oxford Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the government of India. Oxford Astrazeneca coronavirus vaccine is taken by 250 million people worldwide, and it is claimed to have very minimal side-effects that include a minor fever or a little inflammation on the shoulder. COVID-19 cases across the world have hit the massive number 115M, and 2.5 million deaths have also been recorded. The world is now grappling with the situation of new coronavirus variant which is claimed to be more contagious.