Cayman Islands to begin COVID vaccinations in January
Cayman’s coronavirus vaccination campaign will begin in January, said Premier Alden McLaughlin.
McLaughlin
made the announcement in Parliament recently, declaring that he would be among
the first to receive the dose to show confidence in the vaccine.
He said the vaccination programme will involve focus
on citizens over 60 years old and those with certain conditions and illnesses
that make them more vulnerable. He said despite not being included in those
criteria, “I will say that I will be one of the first in line to take the
vaccine to lead by example and to demonstrate my confidence in the safety of
the vaccine.”
The vaccine will be provided free of charge by the United
Kingdom which began giving doses to its citizens last week.
Healthcare
workers and institutional residents will also receive priority for the vaccine to
reduce the risk between care givers and those they care for.
