In Brief: Vaccines Are not Around the Corner

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One Caribbean Nation.


The good news that  vaccines for the COVID -19 seem likely, has obviously brought hope to millions, including the Caribbean region.
Some governments , within our region, have already revealed that they have set aside  the necesssary funds to purchase vaccines. However, we remind Caribbean citizens , not to expect any overnight arrival , when they become available. Their distribution is still several months away and its futile , to expect that they will reach us , in the very first batch.
We are quite aware that those countries, with huge financial resources and larger populations, will be the very first , second and third in line !
We therefore must remain vigilant , and continue to follow the instructions from our hard working health professionals. Citizens must continue to wear masks, follow social distancing guidelines and avoid huge crowds.
Our region, with very limited resources, has gallantly fought this unexpected enemy. We have seen our economies brought to a stand still because many countries, depend on the iron birds and floating hotels , to bring those visitors with desperately needed foriegn exchange to our shores. The birds stopped flying; the hotels stop floating and the people stopped coming.
In cricketing terms, we were bowled an unplayable yorker.
We urge you to stay safe. 

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