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PM waiting to receive COVID-19 vaccine

March 17, 2021 4:50 pm

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he is looking forward to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine when his time comes.

As border and quarantine control workers continue to be vaccinated, the Prime Minister confirms he is also waiting in line.

“Our COVID-19 front-liners – who have served us so dutifully these past 12 months – are receiving their first vaccinations through this week. I plan to be vaccinated as soon as I become eligible.”

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He maintains that vaccination is key to Fiji’s recovery from the year-long impact of the pandemic.

Bainimarama adds the advent of safe and viable vaccines has given the world a glimmer of hope the pandemic will soon end.