Minister of Health and Wellness, Sir Molwyn Joseph, has praised Dr. Lester Simon as an “invaluable member of the COVID-19 National Response team”.
Minister Joseph reminded that Dr. Simon has played a critical role as Chairman of the National Technical Working Group on Covid-19 for which the Ministry and the health authorities have been grateful.
“Dr Simon’s technical knowledge is not being discounted by the Health and Wellness Ministry or the COIVD-19 response team”, the Minister said, adding that “Dr Simon’s view on all aspects of policy in relation to subduing the novel coronavirus and curbing its spread will always be most welcome and taken into account fully”.
Stressing that “nothing has changed in this regard”, Sir Molwyn said “the COVID-19 response team will carefully consider any propositions that Dr Simon or other members of the National Technical Working Group puts forward formally for discussion if such proposals are material to the good health of the people of Antigua and Barbuda”.
Minister Joseph emphasized that “the National Technical Working Group is a team which makes its decisions and recommendations by consensus.”
