The British Virgin Islands is preparing to receive the second shipment containing 12,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the United Kingdom today Wednesday March 17th, 2021. This second shipment from the United Kingdom continues to support the COVID-19 vaccination roll out to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
The official handover is expected to take place this evening Wednesday March 17th at 7:30 p.m at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
Speakers will include: Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Carvin Malone, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie and His Excellency the Governor, John J. Rankin