Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri visited the main vaccination centre in Victoria, where he advised that from this week, it will also start opening on Saturdays to further increase the vaccination rate in Gozo.

He explained that an extensive and expedited vaccination programme is underway in Gozo. “By Tuesday of this week about 4,000 vaccines had been given at this centre alone, with the aim of increasing the rate to around 500 vaccines a day.”

“I would like to thank all the student nurses and dentistry students from the University of Malta and Barts Medical School who are working voluntarily,” he said.The centre is operating with 6 vaccination booths and has a spaced seating capacity for 40 people at a time.

He thanked Health Minister Chris Fearne and promised that the Ministry for Gozo is “committed to continue working and give all the help to the Ministry of Health.” Camilleri urged all Gozitans to take the vaccination when invited, as it is crucial in order to win the fight against the pandemic.

Senior Nursing Officer in charge of the centre, Alfred Xerri, explained the work of the centre, adding that this week the centre will be given a complete clean and fumigation.

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