COVID-19 vaccines still available at Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic IIWhile the World Health Organization signaled the possible end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the public is advised to continue taking the necessary precautions as the virus persists. In San Pedro Town, vaccines against the virus that has killed over six million people worldwide are still available at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II on Fridays from 8AM to 2PM.
The type of vaccines available includes AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson, and the clinic also has booster shots. The latest report from September 13th from the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) states that there are 136 active cases countrywide, and since the pandemic hit the country in March of 2020, a total of 680 Belizeans have perished from the disease. The latest shows that San Pedro reported 13 new cases, the second highest after Belize City. MOHW continues to encourage those who have not received their vaccines. It’s free of cost and has proven to protect against COVID-19 infection. The ministry is also encouraging persons aged five and older to get vaccinated and, of course, if it is your time to get a booster, to do so.
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