 Mose Jebatiste says government will intensify efforts for vaccine uptake. Vaccination is proving to be the most important pillar in the fight against COVID-19. Saint Lucians are encouraged to get vaccinated amid growing new cases and COVID-19 deaths. The Ministry of Health on Thursday, 16 September reported 7 new COVID-19 deaths and 2 COVID-19 related deaths. All of these deaths occurred during the period September 2, 2021 to September 14, 2021. To date, the total number of COVID-19 deaths in country is 106 and the total number of COVID-19 related deaths is 42. We will increase our vaccination sites. We will increase activities which will encourage parents to get their families vaccinated as we approach the possible face-to-face environment in our schools. It is imperative for us to increase vaccination among our school population who are eligible for the vaccine. We have enough vaccines in stock. We will encourage the approval of social activities for fully vaccinated individuals as long as the consultations and proper accounting systems are put in place. In fact, the Prime Minister has advised the public servants concerned to begin the process of consultation so that we may begin as soon as practicable. Health Minister Hon. Moses Jabati says government will ramp up the education campaign on the COVID-19 vaccines to help the population understand the benefits and importance of vaccination. Government will also seek to provide incentives to vaccinated persons.