Economist Dr. Roger Hosein sees a correlation between increased COVID infections, crime and a lack of jobs and he is concerned.

Dr. Hosein tells Newscenter 5 economic activity needs a boost. 

He has some advice for government. 

Dr. Hosein noted that the holidays would expose citizens to criminals.

He also believes increased cases of COVID is a damper to economic progress. 

Up to yesterday, the total number of fatalities linked to the virus was 1,870.