Two hundred and seventy-eight LASCO employees and dependents vaccinated

The LASCO Affiliated Companies and delegates of the Ministry of Health and Wellness came out in full force to host a vaccination blitz for the company’s employees and dependents at its White Marl complex in St Catherine on August 27.

Despite the rainy weather brought on by Tropical Storm Ida, 278 employees and dependents were out in their numbers to receive the first dose of the vaccine. 

This initiative was executed in an effort to contribute towards the country’s greater goal of herd immunity.

“We took this step because we wanted to facilitate our staff and their dependents being vaccinated. It is our desire to protect our staff and the company, but also to take that step in contributing to the wider objective that the Government has to increase the vaccination rates. We saw this as a way of playing our part,” said Deputy General Manager of LASCO Manufacturing Limited, Lisa Watts.

“The level of interest that we are seeing here is consistent with the numbers that we had projected. When we started the process there was some scepticism of course, but as we continued to educate our staff, we found that they became more willing,” added Watts.

Danielle Cunningham, corporate communications manager, expressed that the company is committed to doing whatever it takes to protect their employees.

“We are very pleased with the cooperation that we have received from our staff. It is important to us that we all stay safe during the pandemic and that is why ever since the beginning, as a company, we have made every effort to do what is necessary to achieve this. This activation is one of many steps that we’ve taken, and we’re prepared to continue doing what is in the best interest of our staff, company and our country.”

Members of staff, their children, spouses and other dependents were transported to the site via shuttles provided by LASCO.

In line with the guidance from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Jamaicans are being encouraged to get vaccinated as the COVID-19 vaccines have proven to reduce the severity of illness, hospitalisations, and death.

Meanwhile, everyone must continue to be vigilant in their practice of infection prevention and control measures, notably, mask wearing, maintaining physical distancing from others and frequently washing and/or sanitising hands.