SANTO DOMINGO- "Dominicans are now free," said President Luis Abinader on Wednesday night to close his speech to the Dominican nation, announcing the suspension of all restrictive measures caused by COVID-19 in the country.
In a brief speech addressed to all citizens, the president said that the use of masks, the presentation of vaccination cards to access all places, and restrictions in public spaces were the "individual responsibility" of all citizens.
“The country deserves and needs an emotional recovery and to leave behind the measures we had to impose for a time that is now past. After this long battle, we are beginning to recover our freedom,” Abinader expressed, just as the country marks one year since the start of the National Vaccination Campaign against Covid-19.
He stated that the Government will continue to voluntarily invite the population to get vaccinated until the inoculation schedule is completed, guaranteeing access to doses under any circumstances.
“We will continue to monitor and observe the situation. The country can also rest assured that, unlike in the past, our health system is now prepared to handle any eventuality,” he noted.
