THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ANNOUNCES THE ARRIVAL OF THE PAEDIATRIC DOSES OF COVID19 VACCINE.

The Ministry of Health and Human Services wishes to announce the arrival of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID19 vaccine for children aged 5 years to 11 years old.  The TCI received 300 does of the vaccine on March 7th, 2022.

No registration is necessary to receive the vaccine, however interested parents are encouraged to contact their primary health care provider to have their children added to the list to be vaccinated.  The presentation of the vaccine is multi-dose i.e., there are ten doses in one vial, which means one vial can vaccinate ten persons.  Therefore, unless ten persons have requested the vaccine, the vial will not be opened to avoid wastage.

MOHHS has decided that the time between the first and second dose will be 4 weeks.  Two doses of the vaccine are needed to be considered fully vaccinated against COVID19 disease.  Children with underlying medical conditions, those living with elderly persons or those who live with persons with underlying medical conditions are the priority group for this vaccine.  However, if this group is not forthcoming, the vaccine will be offered to other interested children.

While the COVID19 vaccine is not mandatory, we encourage those in the priority category to seriously consider vaccination. The COVID19 vaccine has proven to be safe and effective in preventing serious complications of the COVID19 disease.  It is believed that vaccinating children with the COVID19 vaccine can significantly reduce the spread of COVID19 among other groups.

Please note that parental consent is required for this vaccine to be administered.

The vaccine will be available from March 15th, 2022.  Remember to contact your primary health care provider to schedule your visit.

The vaccine for those over the age of 11 years remains available at all health care facilities and those who have not yet been vaccinated or those who completed the two-dose schedule more than three months ago are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated or boosted respectively.

 

NEW COVID-19 VACCINE AND TESTING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED BY PRIMARY HEALTH CARE DEPARTMENT FOR GRAND TURK

Effective 9th March 2022, the Primary Health Care Department in Grand Turk will be adjusting its schedule for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine and COVID-19 community testing in order to better serve the community and expand other services.

  • COVID-19 vaccine will be administered on Wednesdays only between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Primary care clinic in Cockburn Town Medical Center.
  • Community Testing for COVID-19 will now take place on Tuesdays under Gazebo from 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.

The Primary Health Care Department remains committed to ensuring access to the COVID-19 vaccine and testing as well as providing preventative and curative services at its clinics throughout the TCI.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH'S COVID-19 UPDATE #719

The Ministry of Health advises the public that as of 27th February to 5th March 2022:

OVER THE PAST WEEK SEVEN (7) NEW cases of COVID-19 have been identified.

The number of Active confirmed cases in the TCI stands at Fifteen (15).

Twenty-one (21) New recoveries.

Two hundred and fifty-one (251) new PCR test conducted.

Nine thousand six hundred and forty-three (9643) new Antigen test have been recorded.

No (0) persons hospitalized.

No (0) new COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded. The total number of Deaths is thirty-six (36).

The public is strongly urged to follow all health advice and guidelines from the Ministry, especially as we progress with the phased reopening.

Please note the following definitions:

  • A suspected person is someone who meets the case definition as outlined by WHO and CARPHA - and is experiencing symptoms.
  • A person in quarantine is an individual on island who may have come in proximity to suspected or confirmed cases - and have not exhibited symptoms.

Let's continue to reduce the risk by:

  1. Washing our hands for 20secs or more.
  2. Wearing of masks required in public.
  3. Practicing social distancing.
  4. Prepare your home, office and other surroundings by following the advice of the Ministry of Health and other credible health agencies.
  5. Cover your coughs and sneezes (use your elbow or a tissue which should be properly disposed of).
  6. Keep frequently touched surfaces clean e.g. tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks.
  7. Protect those who are vulnerable in the community such as the elderly or those with underlying health conditions.
  8. Do not discriminate against persons who have or are suspected of having COVID-19.

For more information, please visit the Ministry of Health website, www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or call our hotline numbers, (649) 232-9444 and (649) 333-0911, if you or someone you know has symptoms or signs of COVID-19.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH'S COVID-19 UPDATE #718

The Ministry of Health advises the public that as at 12am on 27th February 2022:

OVER THE PAST 24HRS No (0) NEW cases of COVID-19 have been identified.

The number of Active confirmed cases in the TCI stands at twenty-nine (29).

No (0) New recoveries.

Thirty-two (32) new PCR test conducted.

One thousand and eleven (1011) new Antigen test have been recorded.

No (0) persons hospitalized.

No (0) new COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded. The total number of Deaths is thirty-six (36).

The public is strongly urged to follow all health advice and guidelines from the Ministry, especially as we progress with the phased reopening.

Please note the following definitions:

  • A suspected person is someone who meets the case definition as outlined by WHO and CARPHA - and is experiencing symptoms.
  • A person in quarantine is an individual on island who may have come in proximity to suspected or confirmed cases - and have not exhibited symptoms.

Let's continue to reduce the risk by:

  1. Washing our hands for 20secs or more.
  2. Wearing of masks required in public.
  3. Practicing social distancing.
  4. Prepare your home, office and other surroundings by following the advice of the Ministry of Health and other credible health agencies.
  5. Cover your coughs and sneezes (use your elbow or a tissue which should be properly disposed of).
  6. Keep frequently touched surfaces clean e.g. tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks.
  7. Protect those who are vulnerable in the community such as the elderly or those with underlying health conditions.
  8. Do not discriminate against persons who have or are suspected of having COVID-19.

For more information, please visit the Ministry of Health website, www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or call our hotline numbers, (649) 232-9444 and (649) 333-0911, if you or someone you know has symptoms or signs of COVID-19.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH'S COVID-19 UPDATE #717

The Ministry of Health advises the public that as at 12am on 26th February 2022:

OVER THE PAST 24HRS Seven (7) NEW cases of COVID-19 have been identified.

The number of Active confirmed cases in the TCI stands at twenty-nine (29).

No (0) New recoveries.

One hundred and thirty-one (131) new PCR test conducted.

One thousand four hundred and nine (1409) new Antigen test have been recorded.

No (0) persons hospitalized.

No (0) new COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded. The total number of Deaths is thirty-six (36).

The public is strongly urged to follow all health advice and guidelines from the Ministry, especially as we progress with the phased reopening.

Please note the following definitions:

  • A suspected person is someone who meets the case definition as outlined by WHO and CARPHA - and is experiencing symptoms.
  • A person in quarantine is an individual on island who may have come in proximity to suspected or confirmed cases - and have not exhibited symptoms.

Let's continue to reduce the risk by:

  1. Washing our hands for 20secs or more.
  2. Wearing of masks required in public.
  3. Practicing social distancing.
  4. Prepare your home, office and other surroundings by following the advice of the Ministry of Health and other credible health agencies.
  5. Cover your coughs and sneezes (use your elbow or a tissue which should be properly disposed of).
  6. Keep frequently touched surfaces clean e.g. tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks.
  7. Protect those who are vulnerable in the community such as the elderly or those with underlying health conditions.
  8. Do not discriminate against persons who have or are suspected of having COVID-19.

For more information, please visit the Ministry of Health website, www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or call our hotline numbers, (649) 232-9444 and (649) 333-0911, if you or someone you know has symptoms or signs of COVID-19.