More than a third of hotel workers say they won't take COVID vaccine

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More than a third of hotel workers say they won't take COVID vaccine

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has revealed that more than a third of hotel workers say they will not be taking the COVID-19 vaccine. In a release today underscoring its commitment to working with the...

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