COVID-19 Vaccines are now available to all Belizeans 18-years-old and over with no restrictions.

SAN PEDRO GETTING VACCINATED!!

It looks like people got government’s message to go get vaccinated. This is the really long line, this morning, that cuts around the block “twice” from the Lions Den where COVId-19 vaccines are being administered.


Photo by the Ambergris Today

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San Pedro answering the call to get vaxed; tourism sector leading by example

With the news that a variant of COVID-19 is in the country and infections are on the rise, the Government of Belize (GOB) launched a vaccine campaign urging as many Belizeans as possible to get the jab. In San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye islanders have answered the call, and several business establishments are informing the public that their staff is vaccinated. Ambergris Caye heavily depends on tourism as it is considered Belize’s prime tourism destination. Tourism has significantly increased on the island, and to ensure a safe environment for customers and tourists, many stakeholders have encouraged their workforce to get immunized. With GOB’s announcement that anyone ages 18 and over is eligible to get the vaccine, either AstraZeneca or Sinopharm, San Pedro has seen an increase in persons seeking the jab. A long line of people can be observed in downtown San Pedro as they wait their turn to enter the Lions Den to get the vaccine.

Appointments are not necessary but encouraged, and if businesses would like to bring their entire staff to get vaxed, that can be arranged. The medical team from the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II can assist with the arrangement. Below are some images featuring the different businesses proudly showcasing their vaccinated staff. The government is requiring all persons, in particular from the service/tourism industry, who are yet to be vaccinated, to do so during the month of July. If anyone decides against getting the jab, they will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test every two weeks to their employer. This test will be at their own expense. A test from a private entity usually costs around BZ$150.

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Natalie Arceo:

Coming on here only to share these clarifications. I want to understand why people will not do their part and by that I mean:

If you ina line: Wear yuh mask, social distance and tell others to do the same.

If you ina line and late for work: REMIND your employer that getting vaccinated is important and GO back at an earlier time.

If you ina line: REMEMBER that the ppl working at the Lion's den are VOLUNTEERS - UNPAID, using their own data, using their own phone numbers and using their OWN TIME to HELP U.

If you ina line: Remember that You cuda get ina line from March, but yet here you are and I am proud of you! YES! Im proud!

DON'T GIVE UP and do your part because at the end of the day - THIS IS FOR ALL OF US!

MOH is doing their part, Hon. Michel Chebat and Ministry of Health & Wellness Belize are doing their part, Mayor Wally Nunez and San Pedro Town Council are doing their part, Hon. Andre Perez and his team are doing their part, volunteers like Karen Brodie and Brittney ODaniel are doing their part so LETS DO OUR PART.

The rest ah uno weh no ready to get vaccinated - FINE. Do your part too, Allow and respect those of us that do and consider supporting the ones who are hard at work.

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Kristina Romero:

It is quite upsetting to have people in our community quickly trample on the efforts by our local Ministry of Health personnel on the island regarding the Covid-19 vaccine... so instead of ranting, I will offer some clarification:

1. The Nurses, Doctors and Public Health Personnel in San Pedro do not only have the Vaccination Center to tend to, they must also have the Poly Clinic functioning for medical issues, and they must also be operational at the Flu Clinic to test potential Covid-19 patients.

2. The Vaccination Center at the Lion's Den is ran for the most part by volunteers, who take time to be there registering people prior to the vaccination as well as scheduling people for the second dose of the vaccine.

3. The reason that the online registration is currently not being used and people are not being scheduled for the first dose is because people were simply not filling out the form and just showing up at the Lion's Den. So instead of turning them back, the volunteers, are registering them on site and the nurses vaccinate them.

4. People who have received the first dose are being scheduled to come in for their second dose. This is done because we recognize that some people might forget when to come in and as such the volunteers ensure that everyone who has gotten the first vaccine is called in at the correct time to receive the second.

5. The volunteers and staff at the Vaccination Center should not be held responsible for people not adhering to social distancing. We are all adults... everyone going for vaccinations are over 18 and as such we are responsible for our own actions.

6. Through the San Pedro Town Council and volunteers, people who are unable to come to Lion's Den due to transportation issues, are being picked up and brought to the Lion's Den to receive the vaccine.

So, a huge shout out and greater thanks to staff and volunteers who have been working diligently to ensure that our community is safe from the Covid-19 virus!

Belize District Vaccination schedule this week.

ALL PHASES ARE NOW OPEN! Anyone 18 years and older can come out and get vaccinated. Help us make Belize COVID19 safer.

San Pedro Town Vaccination schedule for this Saturday, July 10th, 2021.
Central Park, 9am-12pm

ALL PHASES ARE NOW OPEN! Anyone 18 years and older can come out and get vaccinated. Help us make Belize COVID19 safer.

Lion’s Den Vaccination Schedule for the Remainder of the Week
Vaccination for rest of this week.

Thursday
8/7/21 from 1pm to 3pm
Friday
9/7/21 from 8:30am to 2pm
Saturday
10/7/21 from 11am to 3pm.

This is in addition to the Central Park vaccination.

This weeks vaccination schedule at the Lions Den:

All phases are open!
We continue to encourage persons 18 years and over to get vaccinated. Kindly see below the weekly schedule for vaccination at the Lions Den.
Walk ins are welcome for on site registration followed by vaccination.

Vaccination schedule for the Belize district including Caye Caulker and San Pedro town. July 19th - 24th, 2021.

TUESDAY: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
WEDNESDAY: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
THURSDAY: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
FRIDAY: 9:00AM - 3:00PM

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has started its COVID19 vaccine campaign countrywide. We are officially at Phase 5 calling out all persons 18 years and older to go get vaccinated. Persons from Phases 1, 2, 3, and 4 are still encouraged to get vaccinated.

Please, when it’s your time, we urge you to get vaccinated.

Vaccination schedule for Belize district from July 26th - 30th, 2021.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has implemented a digital appointment system for Covid-19 vaccines. Visit their site to choose a date and time convenient to you. Find out more information in the post below and schedule your appointment today.

You can now register for your Covid-19 vaccination appointment online using the link below;
https://vrsa.health.gov.bz/

Please follow the instructions in the tutorial video below. Please also feel free to call us at the 0-800-MOH-CARE or the local registration numbers at the district level for more information.