The limited supply of vaccines in the country has forced health officials to narrow down inoculation to Bahamian citizens and permanent residents 18 years of age and over, and residents in the previously stated priority groups only.
The Prime Minister’s Office released a statement on Monday evening saying that health officials are awaiting the arrival of more vaccines in the country before the end of May so that all residents will be eligible to receive the jab.
The previously stated priority groups are:
- Healthcare workers
- Persons 50 years of age and older
- Persons with disabilities
- Uniformed branches (RBDF, RBPF, COVID Ambassadors, BDOCS, Customs and Immigration)
- Teachers and staff of schools
- Hospitality workers (hotel and resort employees, public transportation workers, Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), Nassau Airport Development (NAD)Co., Nassau Cruise Port (NCP), straw market, port, and beach vendors, and tour operators
- Restaurant and retail workers
- Students and athletes studying or competing abroad, coaches, and other support
- Home-bound physically disabled residents
- Members of the clergy; and
- Accredited media (editors, reporters/anchors, photographers, and videographers).
Proof of citizenship, permanent residency status or a work ID will be required at the vaccination site. Failure to present the requested ID will result in appointment cancellation..
Persons who have already received a first dose of the vaccine will be eligible to receive the second dose which is scheduled to begin on May 10.