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Good news for travelers to the
Caribbean:
COVID-19 vaccination program, following the donation of 100,000 doses of the
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from
India. It adds, with over 25,000 people approximately 12.5 percent of the adult population already receiving their first shots within just two weeks, the island leads the way as the most vaccinated country in the Caribbean.
The first wave of vaccinations was distributed to frontline workers, including those in the tourism sector, as well as the vulnerable population, including the elderly and persons with comorbidities. Now, all citizens over 18 are coming forward to get their first dose of the vaccine.
The interesting part is this: To ensure widespread protection, the Government of Barbados has signaled its intent to obtain more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for persons on island, whether they are citizens or not, by the end of April or early May 2021.
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