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Prime Minister Gaston Browne says bar operators who do not avail themselves of the COVID-19 vaccine will not be allowed to operate.<\/p>

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He said the requirement may be criticised for being draconian but that it is necessary to protect the population.<\/p>\n

Bars and gyms have been ordered closed since March 15, 2021. Browne reiterated his view that gatherings at bars contribute greatly to the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>

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The Prime Minster made his remarks while addressing the slow in momentum of the island’s vaccination programme.<\/p>

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He told Pointe FM that while some 200 persons were vaccinated at the public market today, the slow in momentum was expected.<\/p>\n

So far, close to 29,000 people have been vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. The Prime \u00a0Minister says he is confident the island will reach the 40,000 mark.<\/p>

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Browne advised residents that they should avail themselves of the vaccine as it may be a requirement based on the nature of their work and the things they want to do.<\/p>\n

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