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National Green Party (NGP) leader Andre ‘Pancho’ de Caires has welcomed the new relaxed COVID-19 protocols announced last week by Minister of Health, Welfare and Elderly Affairs, Moses Jn Baptiste.
“I think the Saint Lucians have been compliant and obeyed the protocols without resistance,” de Caires said. St Lucia Times.
He pointed out that citizens have respected the requirements for wearing masks, disinfection and respecting social distancing when entering places of business.
However, he recalls that many have ignored protocols during carnival and emancipation day activities.
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And de Caires said for Saint Lucia to continue specific protocols does not make sense, which the government has understood.
He said people deserve a break.
The NGP leader also reiterated the need for accountability because people who refused vaccination lost their jobs.
“People lost their livelihood because of a personal choice,” de Caires said St Lucia Times.
“I believe that in the future someone will have to bear responsibility”, declared the head of the NGP.
Saint Lucia’s adjusted protocols for COVID-19 come into effect on Monday, September 5.
The new measures include lifting physical distancing and mass crowd restrictions, as well as capacity restrictions on public transport.
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In general, wearing face masks is optional but remains ‘highly recommended’ to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
But masks are required in certain circumstances, including when many people are in close contact and when visiting certain institutions such as nursing homes.
Saint Lucia has also waived the testing and vaccination requirement for entry.
But despite significant adjustments in protocols, the Minister of Health has warned that COVID-19 is still circulating in Saint Lucia and remains a major concern.
“Given our low immunization rates and the growing evidence of prolonged COVID-19, COVID-19 remains a public health threat. With the general easing of measures, personal responsibility becomes paramount,” Moses Jn Baptiste asserted.
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