Reuters Article: “COVID vaccine breakthrough raises hopes, poses logistical headache”
This COVID-19 vaccine requires cold chain logistics capable of storage at minus 70° c – equivalent the temperature during Arctic Winters.
Are Caribbean Governments ready to: receive, store, transport and administer equitably?
Or will we have to join the back of the line?
50 million doses will be produced by end of this year.
1.5 billion doses to be produced by end of 2021.
First in line to receive their shots will be front line workers.
I understand that the front line workers will be followed by people most at risk, including persons over 65, and the individuals with pre-existing conditions.
Ministers of Health, it is time to crank-up and let loose, the legendary primary care systems of which we Caribbean people are very proud.
Arvel Grant
Public Health and International Development Specialist
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