Frustration mounts amid long wait times and limited appointments Vaccines received last week could be depleted by end of this week, says Symonette NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than 700 hopeful vaxxers who were unable to make vaccination appointments waited at Loyola Hall on Gladstone Road for hours yesterday to receive their first jab. While appointments […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas yesterday received 3,496 doses of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine as the result of a donation from the British Overseas Territories of Montserrat and Anguilla, with the assistance of United Kingdom High Commissioner Sarah Dickson. “The vaccines are a welcome addition to our current vaccine supplies and will be used to […]
“The pandemic is not over for anybody until the pandemic is over for everybody” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The pandemic has not ended for fully vaccinated individuals, according to Pan America Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Dr Eldonna Boisson. When asked whether fully vaccinated individuals should no […]
Lloyd maintains govt not making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd said yesterday that any private school that may seek to make vaccinations mandatory for students must make that arrangement with parents and students. Lloyd was speaking to reporters outside Cabinet on the matter and insisted that his ministry continues […]
Vaccine distribution to temporarily pause from July 8-14 for Independence Holiday National vaccine committee “encouraged” by vaccine uptake on Family Islands NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As of July 2, 2021, 95,992, doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have been administered in The Bahamas, according to a statement from the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee. The statement noted […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Ambassador to the United States Sidney Collie said yesterday that the United States’ donation of approximately five million Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), from which The Bahamas will receive a tranche of doses, is “imminent”. The ambassador was unable to confirm the exact number of doses […]
“Everything depends on how we behave ourselves as a people” Bahamas has been in state of emergency since March 2020 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is aiming for August for the removal of the coronavirus emergency orders and emergency powers, said Attorney General Carl Bethel yesterday. Bethel was responding to questions from reporters outside of […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — In keeping with its goal to ensure all Bahamians are vaccinated, the Ministry of Health, with the support of the United States government, transported a second tranche of COVID-19 vaccine to the Family Islands on Monday, June 21, 2021. The vaccines were transported by the Rhode Island National Guard (RING), which has […]
Approx 6 million doses to be distributed for South and Central America and Caribbean WASHINGTON, DC — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F Etienne yesterday thanked the United States Government for its commitment to a COVID-19 vaccine dose-sharing plan through COVAX. “The actions announced today (yesterday) by the White House are a good […]
PAHO: Societies could begin returning to normal in a year if the world can commit to high level of immunization “To reach this level is the main objective we have now” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has estimated global immunization must reach at least 70 to 80 percent before the COVID-19 […]
Dr Etienne: Low regional percentage of vaccinated a “symptom” of overdependence on imports Bahamas, Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago saw COVID deaths double in the last week WASHINGTON, DC — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F Etienne yesterday called for closing “glaring gaps” in access to COVID-19 vaccines in Latin America and the […]
National vaccine committee looking to renew public interest in getting the jab NASSAU, BAHAMAS — National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee Co-Chair Ed Fields said while demand for the jab has been flattening, it is hoped that a greater push to educate the public will garner greater interest. Asked how many doses had been administered in […]
Fully vaccinated individuals not required to submit RT-PCR test when traveling within Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he was elated to receive the second dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine yesterday afternoon, telling the media he was glad it was “all over”. “Of course, I didn’t feel anything, but […]
Biden administration expected to announce beneficiaries soon Wells hopeful Bahamas will be among recipients whether by donation or purchase NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While the Biden administration is still working on plans to share 60 million doses of AstraZeneca upon the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) giving its approval, Daniel Durazo, the public affairs officer at […]
Wells: Vaccines are our silver bullet NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Despite a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and reports of large gatherings, Health Minister Renward Wells has highlighted a need for more enforcement instead of restrictions. Wells was responding to concerns of more and more events being held amid the third coronavirus wave in the country. […]
Pinder-Butler says govt must find balance between healthcare and economy CPSA: Healthcare workers exposed on the frontlines yet “continue to be excluded from meaningful engagement with policymakers” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) is recommending that testing remain a requirement for travel beyond May 1, due to the widespread transmission of COVID-19 […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee has advised that due to limited supplies, vaccines will be limited to Bahamian citizens and permanent residents 18 years of age and over. In a statement late last night, the committed noted that proof of citizenship, permanent residency status or a work ID will be required […]
