Virgin Islanders haven’t had an easy time finding the most recent COVID-19 vaccine. Unlike previous versions, the 2023–2024 monovalent XBB.1.5 variant mRNA COVID-19 vaccines by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech aren’t distributed for free by the federal government. While for-profit companies distribute the inoculations, medical providers have struggled to meet demand, health experts said Monday.
