40,000 persons to get second dose of vaccine in May

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40,000 persons to get second dose of vaccine in May

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says 40,000 Jamaicans are to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in May. Speaking in the House of Representatives yesterday, Tufton said persons who are to receive the second dose of...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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