While waiting for COVID-19 vaccine rollout and/or treatment!

Victor Wutor

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20210207

Authors

Victor Wutor Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Public Health, AE Serve, Lethbridge, AB, Canada ViVa Atlantis Pharmacy, Accra. Ghana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20210207

Keywords:

Covid-19, Pharmacists, Vaccine

Abstract

While expecting Covid-19 vaccine rollout and/or treatment, there are several things governments, healthcare professionals, scientists, and citizens could do to limit further spread and loss of lives. The world is making progress, but we cannot become complacent! Governments need to be honest and transparent with their citizens and listen to the experts. Scientists and healthcare professionals need to be willing to share information and experiences with their colleagues around the globe. It's time for some healthcare professionals like Pharmacists to step up and take other responsibilities. We are in this together!.

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Author Biography

Victor Wutor, Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Public Health, AE Serve, Lethbridge, AB, Canada ViVa Atlantis Pharmacy, Accra. Ghana

Senior Consultant, Research and Development, Biotechnology, Microbiology and Public Health

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