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Most of the kinks in the vaccination drive seem to have been ironed out as health institutions in south Trinidad continued to successfully roll out first and second doses of Sinopharm and second doses of AstraZeneca.
At the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA), patients lined up under tents as they waited for their names to be called.
They then formed a line and were directed to SAPA’s auditorium where they sat until they were called row by row to get their vaccines. People were able to leave the facility within 20 minutes.
However, at the La Romaine Health Centre, over a dozen people gathered around 10 am.
Security guards and the staff addressed concerns quickly and were able to ensure social distancing. Unlike last week, tents were provided so the elderly had shelter as they waited.
At the Marabella Health Centre, people were seen waiting both inside and outside the facility. Staff and police officers ensured that social distancing was adequately maintained.
At the Ste Madeliene Health Centre, Frank Sears, 76, of San Fernando expressed satisfaction.
“The process was very smooth but there were about five dozen people in the compound. Social distancing wasn’t the best but staff seemed to be coping as best as they could,” Sears said.
He added, “I got my second dose and it did not take too long. I didn’t have to wait half an hour this time around to see if there were any complications. Within five minutes I was out.”
Meanwhile, Miss World T&T Jeanine Brandt said she was also thankful to get her vaccinations.
“I just received my second Sinopharm vaccine and I am very happy that I made this decision to get vaccinated. I feel very well and I encourage everyone in T&T to get vaccinated. It is the way forward for the best T&T that we know,” she said.
Vaccinations are expected to continue today.