OVER 2000 HOSPITALITY WORKERS GET THEIR FIRST SHOT

Over 2,000 staffers in the hospitality industry have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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They include hotel workers, tour operators as well as restaurant and retail employees.
The exercise was arranged jointly between the Ministry of Health and the Hotels and Tourism Association.
Chairman of the association Alex de Brito feels positive about the development.
He is quoted in a media statement from the association saying this will reflect positively on the destination.
He noted that the message clearly shows that the destination is promoting safety and the government is committed to reviving the country’s tourism-based economy.
The association has singled out Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph, Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rhonda Sealey Thomas, the team at the Ministry of Health and Senator Shenella Govia and the vaccination roll-out team for the instrumental role played in the effort.