And with a new variant threatening our borders - and others likely to come, you'd think people were clamouring for the COVID-19 vaccine, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
At least not according to the streets! And while It's not at all scientific public opinion we sampled here in the city seems to be definitely anti-vax.
Here's what the people told me in this segment of Vox Pops, out on the Alberts.
A Ministry of Health education campaign on the utility and efficacy of the vaccine launches on Monday when the distribution of the 500 doses is set to commence.
On Monday, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health and Wellness will host a press conference at the House of Culture, where a live demonstration of the vaccine being administered will follow the press conference.
