As of May 17, 2021, more than 270 million vaccine doses have been administered in the USA, with over 123 million people fully vaccinated, having received the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) or one dose of the single-shot vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). President Joe Biden has set a goal of vaccinating 70% of adults by July 4 for the nation to return … [Read more...]
Cayman hits 70% vaccination rate
The Cayman Islands has reached its aspired benchmark and target for herd immunity and border reopening. On Wednesday, June 3, 2021, the Cayman Islands reached a near 70 per cent vaccination rate after vaccinating 45,195 people since the vaccination programme began on January 7. The country implemented a strong promotional tactic to encourage 70 per cent population … [Read more...]
The Caribbean Conundrum: United by Tourists, Divided by Covid
The pandemic struck these islands unequally. What does this mean for tourism, a major economic driver for the entire region? The answer is unique, just like the islands. On the glassy blue waters surrounding the U.S. Virgin Islands, catamarans and pleasure yachts have packed the shoreline for the past year — a scene so busy and crowded, it’s unimaginable, even before the … [Read more...]
Coronavirus cases in the Caribbean to date: 776,605
Confirmed Caribbean coronavirus cases as of May 24: Dominican Republic- 283,729 cases, 3606 deaths, 235,814 recoveries Puerto … [Read more...]
Jamaica no longer considered a COVID-19 risk area by Germany
Jamaica has been removed from a list of countries that have been classified as COVID-19 risk areas by Germany. In a release on Friday, Germany said as of Sunday, May 23, Jamaica is "no longer considered as a risk area" for COVID-19 infection. In responding to the positive development, Senior Communications Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright, has welcomed Jamaica's … [Read more...]
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