‘We can do it, We can reduce the extent of covid-19’ says PM Holness

Jamaica: Prime Minister Andrew Holness appeals to all Jamaicans to redouble their efforts to fight against this deadly coronavirus. He believes that we all have the power to safeguard ourselves from COVID-19.

PM Holness stated that we could do it; we can reduce the extent of covid-19. As a leader is is a significant step that holds power to change the world.

People’s Reaction:

Nowadays, People are active on social media and expressing their views fearlessly. A Facebook user commented,” unless and until the people take it seriously and start following the protocols in place…this won’t be realized…If the authorities’ measures are not enough to bring this about, I envision more serious, and additional steps will have to be brought to the fore…it must be controlled, otherwise the econ. Otherwise devastated…when that happens…crime will automatically increase…therefore people…choose poison.”

Another user wrote, “All I am saying is….and let me same it loudly for those people who are at the back!! ENGLAND!!! Yes, the Whole ENGLAND deh pon lock dung!! Not to mention America!!! Cases have passed the sky!! There are so many DIFFERENT STRAINS NOW!! Tan an Uno you aaa!! Or move around responsibly!!!. America and England have good health care SYSTEMS. Still, it is collapsing because of the virus. What will happen with Jamaica where our health care system can’t deal wid SIMPLE medical cases????. Look how we were doing so well, but from the beginning of time, DISOBEDIENCE cause mayhem!! The government should lock down the country because the NEW STRAIN (or one of) is here!!. Lord, HELP us.”

David Mais commented, “The Government only talk about people should wear a mask, but it is not mandatory it must become mandatory and then prosecute offenders they say buses and taxis are to carry one passenger less per seat, but that’s not happening no one is enforcing it, so they are not adhering to it.”

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