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Posted: Thursday 14 January, 2021 at 5:59 PM

CARICOM speaks out on inequitable access to CORONA-19  vaccine

By: Staff Reporter, SKNVibes.com

    BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - THE Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has denounced the hoarding and nationalism of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is limiting the numbers available for smaller developing nations.

     

    Concerns were expressed by many world leaders following the announcement that US President Donald Trump was considering signing an executive order making all vaccines in that to treat the virus remain at home.
      
    Now, several other nations have begun purchasing large numbers of the vaccine leaving the smaller territories in a 'wait and see game'.

     

    To this end, CARICOM said it is “deeply concerned” at the current prospect of inequitable access to vaccines to address the pandemic, especially for frontline workers and vulnerable populations.

     

    CARICOM acknowledged that small states would find it difficult to compete in the marketplace to ensure equitable access for vaccines.

     

    Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris today (Jan. 14) acknowledged the same fate for the region, while speaking at his monthly press conference.

     

    “Given the transmissibility of the virus, all countries are vulnerable and should work together,” CARICOM added.

     

    The regional body has called for a summit in the context of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) ACT-A Facilitation Council to discuss equitable access and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines.

     

    “The inextricable link economically, socially, and by virtue of travel with our neighbours and the wider international community, makes it imperative for CARICOM Member States to be afforded access to vaccines as a matter of urgent priority. This action will be mutually beneficial in breaking the transmission of the virus,” CARICOM added.

     

    Notwithstanding that appeal, the CARICOM said it would explore all available options to access vaccines in order to protect its population from the ravages of the pandemic.

     


     

     

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