Jamaica is struggling to get vaccines procured and meet it stated targets, as supplies are coming in slower and lower than earlier promised. But new supplies are on order, including 1 million doses of the single dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, which could significantly change the vaccination process:
But, health and wellness minister Tufton confirmed it’s still on track to get AstraZeneca doses by early April:
Vaccinations are going well as over 26,000 Jamaicans have had their first dose; over 90% of target been met for first two weeks:
Caribbean countries, in general, are also struggling as the COVAX ‘life line’ seems shredded; only Jamaica received supplies so far from this source:
India has suspended temporarily exports of AstraZeneca vaccines, as local cases surge, though committing to meeting its supply commitments:
Countries are asking for donations, and pressing the WHO on the matter:
Meanwhile EU countries are fighting over AZ exports:
In his first press conference, president Biden raised the US target from 100 million vaccines in 100 days (recently met) to 200 million:
How the have and have nots live!
Jamaica: Political Economy 