Ministry of Health Launches Online Registration for COVID-19 Vaccine

The Ministry of Health has launched a new online registration system for the COVID-19 Vaccine.

As of Tuesday February 16th, persons over the age of 18 can register their interest in receiving the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine using the online system.

The online registration system is a part of the Ministry’s comprehensive vaccination deployment plan and can be accessed by logging onto www.gov.ms/vaccination.

Alongside this online registration option, telephone registration also continues at the various health centre: St. John’s: 491-5218, Cudjoe Head 491-5258, St. Peter’s: 491-5436 or Salem: 491-5256.

Last week, Monday February 8, the Ministry of Health and Social Services began the process of administering the Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccine on Montserrat.

As of 12:00p.m. Tuesday February 16, 681 persons have registered for the vaccine, while 456 persons have been vaccinated with the first dose.

In a press release issued by the Government Information Unit, Manager of the Expanded Programme of Immunization, Violet Brown, says the online registration system will assist in enhancing the planning and implementation of the vaccine as part of the Ministry’s Immunization Programme.

She adds that health officials will also utilize the website platform to provide Frequently Asked Questions and information on the COVID-19 vaccine as a part of the public education programme.

She says the information on the site is geared at ensuring the population is ready and willing to be vaccinated, which she says is importance to the success of the programme and to the transitioning of Montserrat to a post COVID-19 position.

For further information, persons may contact the Ministry’s hotlines at 496-9724 or 491-5218.

The first batch of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, containing 3000 doses, arrived on Montserrat from the United Kingdom on Wednesday February 3rd.

Persons are reminded that anyone experiencing any flu-like symptoms such as sore throat, cough, sudden loss of smell or taste, nausea or diarrhea should contact the “flu- hotline” (496-9724) during working hours, and the casualty department (491-2836/2552/ 2802) after hours.