Citing virus as threat, Holness hints at vaccine mandate in future

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Citing virus as threat, Holness hints at vaccine mandate in future

While the Government has said it will not mandate the taking of COVID-19 vaccines at this time, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has not ruled out a change in heart – and policy – after an extensive public education campaign has bee exhausted. Quizzed...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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