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Expats struggle to get vaccine because of identity documents delays

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Expats are struggling to register for the COVID-19 vaccine because of delays related to their identity documents, Times of Malta has learnt.  Readers who spoke to Times of Malta said that although they were eligible for the vaccine, they were unable to register because Identity Malta has yet to finalise their identity or residency documentation.  Canadian Robert Williams, who has been living on the island for eight months, said he has been trying to sign up to get the jab for weeks since the health authorities opened up the vaccination programme to those over 50.  Williams, who is 59, is still waiting for his ID card although he has been supplied with the document number.  “After many visits and desperate emails to Identity Malta, we finally got the correct forms, appointment and temporary ID numbers in January with the promise for an ID card a month later.  “We are still waiting for out ID cards three months later, and our emails now again go unanswered,” Williams said.  After trying to sign up online and via SMS, he called the vaccination drive helpline 145 although this too proved futile. “I’ve been treated comfortably, and we are very happy in Malta. The people here are...


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