The V.I. Department of Health said it has experienced "a surprisingly high demand" for Covid-19 vaccines during the most recent $250 gift card incentive cycle. "As a result, we ran out of the Pfizer vaccine in the St. Thomas-St. John/Water Island District. We are currently sourcing a supply of Pfizer. A supply of the Pfizer vaccine is anticipated to arrive [Wednesday] and in the interim the Moderna vaccine will be available for use," D.O.H. said.
D.O.H. Commissioner Justa Encarnacion expressed her satisfaction with the high number of individuals who are being vaccinated.
“The $250 incentive gift cards supply is also low,” the commissioner added. “We will continue to provide the vaccines at Food Fair and the Village. If the on-hand supply runs out, you will be given a timeline to return for your gift card. We ask that you return with your vaccine and ID."
The health department apologized for any inconvenience that residents may have experienced. "However, we are pleased that Virgin Islanders appreciate the importance of getting vaccinated and boosted," D.O.H. said.
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