The British Virgin Islands is reporting that 9,079 first doses of the AstraZeneca Vaccine were safely administered as COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue.

It is April 15, 2021 and travellers coming to the British Virgin Islands now have the option to enter via seaport through the Road Town Jetty in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

COVID-19 has had environmental, economic, and societal impacts across the world. 

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is reopening the Road Town Jetty to international ferry passenger operations on 15 April 2021. 

Officials from the Ministry of Health and Social Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Private Medical Practitioners to begin offering both doses of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine.

Together, through and with the Grace of God, we continue to move forward with a clear plan of action that involves balancing lives and livelihoods in this era shaped by the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Residents who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine should prepare to schedule the second dose after April 22.

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer and officials from the Taxi and Livery Commission are featured at an industry meeting on Wednesday, April 7at Maria’s by the Sea Hotel.

Residents who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine should prepare to schedule the second dose after April 22.