The fresh threat of a scarcely understood variant has not triggered any plans by this country’s COVID-19 authorities to consider placing further restrictions at the borders, as tourism officials prepare for a massive boost from an English cricket tour of the West Indies early next year.Despite the stern warnings from this country’s medical practitioners and the implementation of stricter measures in other territories, Chief Medical Officer, the Most Honourable Dr Kenneth George declared that in Barbados, a “wait-and-see” approach would be maintained.Whilst acknowledging that the Omicron variant has been quickly spreading across many of Barbados’ main source markets, the public health practitioner called for “vigilance” instead of “panic”.
