Adolescents’ COVID-19 vaccination campaign going well – Min. Anthony

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, says the Government has been receiving positive responses from parents and adolescents, since the commencement of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children 12 to 17 years old.

COVID jabs for children 5 to 11 begins Saturday

The rollout of the special COVID-19 vaccines for children ages five to 11 will begin on Saturday, June 11, at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac, Georgetown.

COVID-19 preventative measures will be in full effect for safe reopening of schools

In addition to being vaccinated, students returning to school will have to adhere to all the COVID-19 preventative measures.

COVID-19 vaccines for children expected soon – Min. Anthony

– support of parents and teachers needed for successful roll out

Education Ministry welcomes immunisation of teachers

The Ministry of Education welcomes the inclusion of teachers in the next batch of beneficiaries of COVID-19 vaccines, as this would increase the chances of the reopening of some schools.

Guyana receives 146,250 doses of the US Pfizer vaccine

Guyana has received 146,250 doses of the US made Pfizer vaccine from the United States Government for the immunisation of children 12 to 17 years old. The vaccines arrived on board a FedEx Express flight at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Tuesday afternoon.

Health Minister addresses parents’ concern for children’s safety in schools

With the reopening of schools across Guyana, amidst the on-going pandemic, parents have expressed their concerns about keeping their children safe from the deadly coronavirus.

Hon. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand continues to meet with senior officials within the Education and Health Ministries .

Today, the Honourable Minister of Education Priya Manickchand, Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony and former Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy met with senior officials within the Education and Health Ministries to discuss matters relating to the safety of students and the eventual re-opening of schools.

Ministries collaborating on COVID-19 vaccine campaign for children

The Ministries of Health and Education are collaborating to roll out the COVID-19 immunisation campaign for children, even as preparations are advancing for the September reopening of schools.

Over 4,000 parents have consented for their children to be vaccinated

Over 4,000 parents have consented for their children to be vaccinated

-Minister Manickchand

Over 4000 parents grant permission for vaccination of children; Pfizer vaccines arrive

The Government of Guyana this afternoon received a donation of 146,250 doses of the Pfizer vaccine from the United States, which according to the Education Ministry is more than enough to cover Guyana’s school population of children above the age of 12-years-old.

Parents must give consent and accompany children for vaccination against COVID

In addition, to the need for parental permission to be granted for a child to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Education Ministry and the Health Ministry are now requiring a parent to accompany the child when they have to receive the vaccine.

Pfizer Vaccination Drive at MovieTowne parking lot on Sunday

To make the Pfizer BioNTech vaccines more accessible, the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Health will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination drive for adolescents on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Returning President’s College students to be housed on campus

-parents could opt for schools closer to home

Rollout of vaccines for children to begin tomorrow at St Stanislaus College

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has announced the rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for children will begin tomorrow at St Stanislaus College, Georgetown.

Students will have to adhere to established COVID protocols – Education Minister

With schools expected to partially reopen today for the new school term, Education Minister Priya Manickchand has noted that previously established COVID-19 protocols will be adhered to in order to ensure that children are kept safe.

‘No time for vaccine hesitancy’ −Min. Anthony tells parents

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is urging parents to protect their children and safeguard their future by ensuring they are vaccinated against COVID-19.