Hundreds of people have turned up at vaccination sites across the country on the last day of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ week-long Covid vaccination blitz.

The blitz which started last Saturday (July 31), was facilitated by the arrival of 300,000 doses of the Astra-Zeneca vaccine from the United Kingdom last Friday (July 30).

According to the Ministry, some 42,000 people had been vaccinated at the close of business yesterday (August 4).

A target of 150,000 doses had been set for the blitz, leaving the government with approximately 108,000 doses left to administer in one day.

While it’s unlikely that the target will be met, the ministry has rolled out its mobile vaccination unit today (August 5) to speed things along.

The first scheduled stop was at the Sovereign Centre in Kingston this morning.

Meanwhile, vaccination continues at centres across the island, with the National Arena being the main centre in the Corporate Area.

Before the centre opened for business this morning, there were dozens of people waiting in line in anticipation of receiving their jabs.

IRIE FM News spoke with Ann Brown who took the jab at the arena this morning, she said she experienced no hiccups with the process and was feeling fine.

She added that she took the vaccine because she travels a lot and wants to be protected.

Taxi operator Paul from the Corporate Area, also took the jab. He said his experience at the Arena was also smooth, and noted that he took the vaccine because he wanted to set an example for others in the sector.

The ministry is reminding persons that they do not need an appointment to be vaccinated, however a TRN and government-issued identification, or a letter from a Justice of the Peace is needed for identification purposes.