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Dominica: PM Roosevelt Skerrit laud efforts of frontline workers at "Health Awards Ceremony"

The ministry of health wellness and new health investment of Dominica organized an awards ceremony for the pandemic warriors.

Saturday, 11th June 2022

Dominica: PM Roosevelt Skerrit laud efforts of frontline workers at "Health Awards Ceremony"
The ministry of health wellness and new health investment of Dominica organized an awards ceremony for the pandemic warriors. During the event, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit stated that the country led the most successful fight against the COVID-19.  President of Dominica Charles Savarin, Minister of Health Irving McIntyre, and several other dignitaries participated in the event. During the ceremony, he stated that as a result of diligence, Dominica is now moving past the deadly virus, and it is an honour to appreciate the efforts of the frontline workers.   "I welcome the occasion to recognize and honour the extraordinary contribution of our men and women in various sectors who stepped up to protect the health of our people and provided guidance in an unfamiliar health emergency," stated Prime Minister while lauding the efforts of frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. 

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Prime Minister also remembered the lives lost to COVID-19 in Dominica and condoled their loved ones.  Applauding the hard work of health workers, Prime Minister Skerrit stated that their services to the state have been unprecedented and extraordinary.  "I am reminded of the early days of the pandemic when officers of the fire and ambulance services showed a high level of bravery and dedication to contain and manage the virus," stated the Prime Minister. "One might argue that you were simply doing your jobs, but we know it was more than that because we were dealing with a new phenomenon," added the PM Skerrit.  He stated that the Ministry of Health demonstrated true resilience in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The efforts to mitigate the virus began at the earliest, even before the first case was recorded in Dominica. "We were among the first to receive and make available the life-saving vaccines for the population," said Prime Minister. He stated that the government of Dominica provided free COVID-19 testing to citizens, and vaccines still remain available to people. 

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