More COVID-19 Vaccines Anticipated By August for Jamaica

• Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, expects that come August, Jamaica should receive additional supplies of coronavirus vaccines. He said these would enable more persons to be vaccinated, particularly those categorized in priority groups. 
• “We are expecting that we will continue to vaccinate our older population, our critical workers – healthcare workers, police force, military, and our teachers,” Mr. Holness stated. He added that “the plan is that… by September [when the 2021/22 academic year starts] we should be able to return to school [for] face-to-face [instructional delivery].” 
• Holness underscored the importance of teachers getting vaccinated in preparation for the full resumption of face-to-face education. “For us to reopen, we need teachers to be vaccinated. It is possible to have schools still operating even in the pandemic, particularly the senior grades. One critical criteria for me, would be to see that all our teachers are vaccinated.” 
• A reopening of schools in September would augur well for companies in the food and beverage and transportation industry as there will be increased demand for food and drinks by students, and more commute increasing vehicular activities.

(Source: JIS & NCBCM Research)