Insisting that the Delta coronavirus variant has the potential to collapse the healthcare system and cause “super surges of cases”, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday, urged Bahamians to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
During an address Minnis said only by getting vaccinated can Bahamians get protection against the deadly virus.
His appeal comes amid concerns over new variants, including the Delta Plus strain. According to Minnis, there has been an uptick in vaccinations in recent weeks.
As of July 2, nearly 96,000 doses of AstraZeneca had been administered — 59,731 individuals with one dose and 36,261 individuals who have been fully vaccinated.
A total of 64,642 doses were administered on New Providence, 13,737 on Grand Bahama and 12,613 on the Family Islands.
The National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee said there has been an 86.1 per cent rate of individuals receiving their first vaccine and returning for the second jab.
The percentage is higher on the Family Islands, with a 91.2 per cent return rate.
The prime minister ended by saying while The Bahamas is “coming back”, a continued recovery is hinged on a greater uptake of the vaccine.
