Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell appeals to the Nation’s social partners and individuals of influence in the society to be more vocal in the fight against COVID-19.
In an Address to the Nation last Friday, Dr. Mitchell concentrated on issues pertaining to the recent spike in cases here.
He encouraged citizens to be vigilant and be responsible under the current circumstances.
Dr. Mitchell reiterated the importance of adhering to stipulated health and safety protocols.
Speaking about the recent clusters that have been identified here and the multiplier effect with respect to transmissibility, Prime Minister Mitchell went further to advise that vaccination is key to achieving desired results of herd immunity.
Prime Minister Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell.
He left the state last Saturday for what is said to be previously arranged personal business.
Although concerned about the country’s increase in COVID-19 cases, Dr. Mitchell noted being unable to further delay his trip, the primary purpose of which is to undergo his annual medical check-up.
It’s his first trip outside of State since the start of the pandemic, indicating that his annual medical is more than a year overdue.
He’s expected to return to Grenada August 28.
In the meantime, Finance Minister, Gregory Bowen, is currently acting in the capacity of Prime Minister…appointed to the position in Dr. Mitchell’s absence.
