Government welcomes increase in vaccine uptake
Channel: Saint Lucia Government
Date: 2021-09-30

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs has noted an increase in the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines. The development is welcomed as Saint Lucia continues to manage the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections. The vaccines have proven effective against the virus, reducing the severity of illness, hospitalization and deaths.  With less than 18% of the Island’s population inoculated, there is continued risk for high infection rates and deaths. 98% of the COVID-19 deaths and COVID-19 related deaths at the Respiratory Hospital were unvaccinated.