Job postings requiring employees to get vaccinated before applying are on the rise, and more and more firms say they'll terminate existing employees who refuse to get the jab. Why it matters: Corporate America is playing a key role in upping the U.S. vaccination rate. It'll get harder for those who are hesitant to avoid the shot as vaccination status becomes increasingly linked to … [Read more...]
Will the Covid Vaccine Bring Back Medical Tourism?
As the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine progresses, medical tourism operators eagerly await a spike in bookings. The industry was forecast to surpass $10 billion in annual revenue until the COVID-19 global pandemic struck in early 2020. Since then, both fear and government restrictions have limited travel for medical procedures. Understandably, the travel and … [Read more...]
Belize Government Imposes Vaccine Mandate for Public Buildings
The Belize government says effective October 1, only persons who are vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will be allowed to enter public buildings. Health and Wellness Minister, Michel Chebat, said that public buildings include not only the government buildings, but also privately owned buildings. “It would include any building where the public has lawful access to, … [Read more...]
Coronavirus cases in the Caribbean to date: 1,402,178
Confirmed Caribbean coronavirus cases as of August 19: Cuba- 554,247 cases, 4319 deaths, 504,599 recovered Dominican Republic- 346,997 cases, 3989 deaths, 337,956 recoveries Puerto … [Read more...]
Cayman has highest rate of COVID vaccine doses per 100
The 26 Caribbean Member States are ranked based on the total number of COVID-19 doses per 100 persons With 159 doses per 100 persons, Cayman is at the top of the pack of 26 Caribbean Member States when it comes to the level and rate of vaccination for COVID-19. This is according to the latest September 2 report from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). CARPHA shared that … [Read more...]
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