Dominica: Health Ministry says over 4039 people recover from COVID-19

The Ministry of Health Wellness and New Health Investment on Wednesday stated that around 42 people tested COVID-19 positive on Tuesday. At the same time, the officials noted that around 54 were discharged on the same day. Currently, there are only 343 active cases of COVID-19, while the deaths have risen to 30. The Health Ministry said over 4039 people successfully recovered in Dominica while around 4412 tested positive since March 2020.The pace of COVID-19 vaccination has been increased. As per statistics, over 27350 received the first dose of the vaccine, while around 23261 are now fully vaccinated. The government is making sure that all children 12 and above receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. On Wednesday vaccination As of Wednesday 20 October, the vaccine is available at the following locations- 

• Dominica Grammar School (4th - 5th)
• St. Joseph Health Centre
• -Isaiah Thomas Secondary School (1st - 3rd; 8 am - 12 noon)
• Isaiah Thomas Secondary School (4th - 5th; 1 pm - 4 pm)
• RFA Hospital
• -Portsmouth Secondary School

Community Outreach of vaccine

• Riviere Cyrique Health Centre
• Mahaut River Health Centre Compound
• Salisbury Health Centre

Vaccination at Health Centres

• Vaccines are administered daily at the following locations:
• La Plaine Health Centre 
• Castle Bruce Health Centre 
• Grand Bay Health 
• Centre Roseau Health Centre  
• St. Joseph Health Centre 
• Doris Musgrave & Esprit Murphy Health & Wellness Centres
• (Marigot & Mahaut) & RFA Hospital
• Windsor Park Stadium