Politics & Government
Governor Bryan Calls Out Vaccine Naysayers As "Doubting Thomases"
He called on the community to get the COVID-19 vaccine and compared not getting a vaccine to going into battle without a bullet-proof vest.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Bryan applauded folks who have already gotten the COVID-19 vaccine during Monday's Government House Weekly Press Briefing.
But he had a word of warning to those who haven't gotten it. Governor Bryan called out the "Doubting Thomases" who question the efficacy and safety of the vaccines. To those who don't get the vaccine, Governor Bryan warned, "it's like going into war and refusing to wear a bullet-proof vest."
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The Governor added that the vaccine "absolutely saves lives" and emphasized his Administration's commitment to making vaccines available. Among those efforts are two upcoming vaccine clinics geared specifically to USVI Veterans, their spouses, widows/widowers and caregivers.
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Tuesday May 4th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday May 5th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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