Vaccination now possible at the Hospitainer

The Public Health Department is calling out to everyone who is not vaccinated yet, to register for the COVID-19 vaccination. Especially the most vulnerable persons should get vaccinated.  The vaccination can be done at the Hospitainer within the next three weeks. 

About 28% of the adult population (681 Statia residents) took the first dose of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine last week. At this moment sixty-eight (68) persons are still registered to be vaccinated. The one-week vaccination campaign started on Monday, February 22nd, and lasted until Friday, February 26th 2021. Since the first week, many persons have reached out to the department inquiring about registration for the COVID-19 vaccination. Following the first week of vaccination, an analyses on the outcome of vaccination was conducted. The report indicates that the elderly group in the community was underrepresented. This means that many senior citizens are still to receive the vaccine. The elderly is among the most vulnerable (high-risk) group.

Easing measures

Two weeks after the second round of vaccination of the group vaccinated in March 2021, the Government expects to be able to gradually ease the COVID-19 measures for returning to Statia. These eased measures will only be applicable for vaccinated residents. The intention is that a resident who is vaccinated would be able to return to Statia without going into quarantine. A definite decision must still be taken, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports in the Netherlands.

Musical Experience

The Public Health Department had a booth during the Musical Experience on Saturday, February 27th 2021. Many announcements were made highlighting the vaccination campaign throughout the show, by the Master of Ceremony. Dr. Gerwin Schobbe, the Unit Manager of the Public Health Department, also appeared on stage and shared information about the possibility to get vaccinated for the upcoming three (3) weeks.

Over the past year, the Public Entity and the crisis team have taken various restrictive measures to control the spread of the virus and to the protect the community.

To register for the COVID-19 vaccination, persons can call +599 3182891 or send an e-mail to vaccinationregistration@statiagov.com.