COVID vaccination appointments open to persons over 60, other groups

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COVID vaccination appointments open to persons over 60, other groups

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has opened COVID-19 vaccination appointments for persons 60 and over and certain categories of workers. These are staff members from the Department of Correctional Services, the Jamaica Fire Brigade, the Passport...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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