SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) – Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs received her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021, at the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF). This is a follow-up after having received her first dose of the vaccine three weeks ago at the same facility due to her close relation to two of their clients.
Prime Minister Jacobs stated, “Today, I got my second dose together with my elderly uncle; My father also received his second dose on Monday among many others. I’m happy to have had this opportunity to endorse the vaccine, not solely by mouth but in my actions – leading by example. I encourage all others, especially the elderly and other vulnerable persons, to register as soon as possible so that the most vulnerable remain safe when we are around them. The Vaccine Management Team (VMT) has confirmed that the second batch of Pfizer vaccines is scheduled to arrive on the island within one week so there should be no fear that we will run out. There are many who have already registered. You are asked to be patient and wait for that call or email informing you of your appointment.”
Registration is open to all persons 18 and older. The Government of St. Maarten encourages all residents to register online for the COVID-19 vaccine by visiting the Government of St. Maarten’s website: www.sintmaartengov.org/coronavirus. Hard copies of the registration form are available at Collective Prevention Services, various doctors’ offices, Government Administration Building (Labor Affairs), the Public Service Center in Simpson Bay, and select pharmacies.
For assistance with the registration process, your appointment, or more information about the vaccination campaign, you can also call CPS at 914 or email: vaccination@sintmaartengov.org.
“Together we can – Let’s all do our part and get vaccinated so that we can protect ourselves and our loved ones,” concluded Prime Minister Jacobs.
