This week and next week, the mobile vaccination centres will be available at locations including the Southampton Princess, TCD, Open Door Christian Fellowship in St. David’s, Sandys Secondary Middle School and the National Sports Centre in Devonshire.
This was announced during last night’s [May 18] press conference, with Health Minister Kim Wilson saying, “Later this week, the mobile vaccination programme will be at the following locations:
- Thursday, May 20, at the Southampton Princess from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm.
- Saturday, May 23, TCD in Hamilton from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm.
“This week’s mobile vaccination programme will be for individuals who wish to get their first dose, as well as for those who need to receive their second vaccine shot, following their first dose three weeks ago. The vaccine is most effective after you receive the second dose, so don’t forget to go back to Southampton Princess or TCD to get that all important second shot.
“Next week our mobile vaccination programme will be at the following locations:
- Tuesday, May 25, the Open Door Christian Fellowship in St. David’s from 10 am until 2 pm,
- Thursday, May 27, at the Sandys Secondary Middle School from 4 pm until 7 pm, and,
- Saturday, May 29, at the National Sports Centre from 10 am until 2 pm.
“These neighbourhood sites are for people who have not yet registered for the Covid-19 vaccine, do not have access to the internet, and prefer to register in person or have additional questions about the Covid-19 vaccine. There will be doctors on site to answer any questions you have, and you don’t need an appointment. You can just show up and roll up your sleeve.
“We recommend the Close to Home mobile programme as an ideal opportunity to learn more for those people who want to hear about the Covid-19 vaccine from a trusted source.
“And please don’t forget that there is a free mini-bus service available to take people from their homes to the mobile vaccination sites and back to their homes afterwards. Call 533-5903 between 10.00 am and 1.30 pm if you need a ride to one of the mobile vaccination sites.
“Anyone who feels they need a home visit for the Covid-19 vaccine, please contact vaccine@gov.bm, or call the hotline 444-2498 and select Option #2, and the team will arrange a visit in the coming weeks.
“Since the mobile vaccination programme began on April 27, a total of 1,012 vaccines have been given as of May 16. About 90% of injections were administered to people receiving their first dose.”
