PAHO offers COVID-19 vaccine hope for Jamaica

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PAHO offers COVID-19 vaccine hope for Jamaica

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging the region not to worry over the safety and effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine, as it is ensuring that developing countries like Jamaica receive the best inoculation against the novel coronavirus at the same time as rich countries.

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

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