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Vaccination and testing schedule for Friday, May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023

The Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine, as well as COVID-19 tests, are currently available at some of the island’s polyclinics. Members of the public may access them today, Friday, May 19, at the times listed below.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

  • David Thompson Health and Social Services Complex, Glebe Land, St. John – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Branford Taitt Polyclinic, Black Rock, St. Michael – 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Frederick “Freddie” Miller Polyclinic, The Glebe, St. George – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, adult Pfizer vaccine, and the paediatric Pfizer vaccine for children ages five to 11, are currently not available.

Persons who wish to receive their first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine are advised to walk with their identification card. Those eligible for second doses should also travel with their blue vaccination card.

At present, the choice for boosters is Sinopharm. Persons receiving boosters may present either their blue vaccination card or vaccination certificate and valid photo identification.

Those who were fully vaccinated overseas must also provide their vaccination cards and valid photo identification (passport or identification card).

COVID-19 Tests
•Eunice Gibson Polyclinic, Warrens, St. Michael – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
•Branford Taitt Polyclinic, Black Rock, St. Michael – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m. (PR)

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