WILLEMSTAD - Minister Dorothy Pietersz-Janga of Health, Environment and Nature (GMN) is pleased with the news that Curaçao has passed the magical limit of 100,000 corona vaccinations.
The milestone of 100,000 vaccinations was reached on Sunday. This is the first injection administered. The number of fully vaccinated people fluctuates around 92,000 vaccinations.
“It seems that we are gradually reaching our goal of getting as close as possible to a vaccination rate of ninety percent,” says Pietersz-Janga. According to the minister, achieving the 100,000 vaccinations is 'just perfect'.
Pietersz-Janga has not disclosed for privacy reasons whether she has had herself vaccinated against the corona virus. Last week, the minister caused a lot of unrest among doctors after she indicated during an interview that she was not negative about the use of Ivermectin against Covid-19. In addition, Pietersz-Janga advised people who have not been vaccinated to maintain a healthy lifestyle, instead of advocating a vaccination.
Prime Minister Gilmar 'Pik' Pisas has distanced himself from the statements of the Minister of Health. At the latest press conference, both Pisas and epidemiologist Dr. Izzy Gerstenbluth emphasized the importance of the vaccination program. "The corona deaths that are now to be regretted were all unvaccinated," concludes Gerstenbluth. According to the prime minister, further updates on the corona situation will go through him in the future.
On Saturday and Wednesday, people can go to the vaccination center Sehos poli for a Pfizer shot. People who want to be vaccinated with Moderna can go on Tuesday and Friday.
The vaccination center is open from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Making an appointment is not necessary, but it is recommended.