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BAMP opposes protocol changes

May 23, 2022
2:09 pm

The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners opposes the removal of the testing requirement for vaccinated passengers arriving here and also advises against dropping the mask mandate for people outdoors.

In a statement issued this morning, President of BAMP Dr. Linda Williams, explains why she thinks it unwise to change the mask mandate.

BAMP also recommends testing be required for people at all mass gatherings.

BAMP urges government to urgently re-think its protocol changes.

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