Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. Andrew Holness has announced that fully vaccinated people will no longer be required to quarantine upon entry into Jamaica as of July 1. Prime Minister Holness made the announcement on June 22 at the sitting of the House of Representatives. Holness stated that fully vaccinated people now have the option of taking a PCR test and upon presentation of … [Read more...]
Bahamas credits health visa for tourism rebound
The Bahamas government says the tourism industry is showing signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, having issued nearly 300,000 Bahamas Travel Health Visas to visitors seeking entry over the first five months of this year. Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar told Parliament that the statistics show that the Family Islands, or outer islands, are bouncing back even faster than … [Read more...]
Are older people with disabilities neglected in the COVID-19 pandemic?
Older people have been a central focus during the COVID-19 pandemic, as more than 90% of deaths in the UK have been among people aged 60 years or older. Messages around social distancing and high vulnerability will resonate strongly with this age group. Less often considered is that many older people have disabilities—almost half (46%) of people aged 66 years and older in the UK. Having … [Read more...]
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