NASSAU, Bahamas — US senators are encouraging US President Joe Biden to provide COVID-19 vaccines to The Bahamas and are calling on him to prioritize vaccine access for developing countries in the region, The Nassau Guardian reported on Wednesday, May 19.
Florida Senator Rick Scott wrote to Biden on May 14, 2021.
“I am also calling for the United States to consider providing vaccines to The Bahamas,” he wrote.
“The country of about 380,000 has only been able to vaccinate about 25,000 individuals or 6.6 percent of its population. Located as close as 50 miles from Florida, The Bahamas is an important economic hub for Florida and the United States and its economy relies on the important tourism industry.
“I worked to connect the Bahamian government with your administration to help facilitate their vaccination program, but to my knowledge, nothing has been done. Throughout the pandemic, I have urged all levels of government to work together in a transparent, accountable manner, prioritizing a consistent flow of accurate, timely information.”
Scott said the US has made “tremendous progress” when it comes to vaccine development.
He noted that the US is getting closer to its goal of providing a vaccine to every American who wants one.
“Thanks to ‘Operation Warp Speed’, it is estimated that the US will have upwards of 300 million extra vaccine doses by the end of July,” Scott said. See complete story in The Nassau Guardian at https://thenassauguardian.com/us-senators-urge-white-house-to-share-vaccines-with-the-bahamas/
