KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he intends to get vaccinated, but he will wait his turn in line in keeping with the prioritisation order set.

The prime minister was speaking in Parliament today where he made his Budget Debate presentation.

Holness noted that some public officials including ministers and Members of Parliament in the 60 and over age group have been vaccinated. However, he said, “I will await my turn in the line”.

“I will be taking my vaccination along with front-line public sector workers, meaning those who serve and interface with the public directly, such as cashiers, bearers, receptionists, and field officers,” Holness said.

He said that given that there is more than enough demand for the 64,400 doses of vaccines in hand presently, the important assurance and example that must be given now is that vaccines will be distributed equitably, orderly, and strategically to protect the health care system, reduce hospitalisations and reduce deaths among the most vulnerable.

Over 17,000 people including healthcare workers, the elderly, and security forces have so far been vaccinated.