Bequia this Week - 17th April - 23rd April 2020
A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published in print and on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday, giving information about what's on where and when. A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published in print and on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday, giving information about what's on where and when.
April 5, 2020ADVISORYHEOC/COVID-19 TASK FORCE ADVISORY: SOCIAL (PHYSICAL) DISTANCING –SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL WELLBEING – EASTER WEEKENDSt. Vincent and the Grenadines is predominantly a Christian society. The upcoming Easterweekend therefore is a very important time for our Christian brothers and sisters. It is also atime of major socializing activities including boat rides, picnics and parties, as well as otherforms of mass gatherings. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment recognizes thevital importance of spiritual and psychological health and wellbeing to overall wellness.However, in keeping with the Ministry’s Physical (Social) Distancing and Mass GatheringAdvisory issued on March 22, 2020, and recommended hygiene practices, the HEOC/COVID-19Task Force issues the following recommendations for the Easter weekend beginning Friday,April 10, 2020 to Monday, April 13, 2020.1. Church Services – Good Friday and Easter Sunday:a. Consider not having any physical gatherings, rather:i. Consider a National Day of Prayer on Good Friday lead by ReligiousLeaders broadcasting from various media houses.ii. Consider broadcasting by radio and on social media platforms a NationalEcumenical Easter Sunday Service conducted by a limited number ofrepresentative Ministers and Pastors, from a single place of worshipcapable of safely accommodating these officials.b. If physical gatherings must continue, then there must be strict enforcement ofphysical distancing in places of worship to ensure that persons are at least 3 feetapart from each other.2. Social Gatherings:a. Follow the “STAY SAFE! STAY AT HOME!” practice:i. There should be no:1. Boat rides2. Picnics3. Goat cooks4. Beach outings5. River outings6. Parties7. Any other social gatherings whether private or public.
Easter Advisory …continued from previous page.ii. Van Drivers are asked to protect themselves and their families bysupporting this “STAY SAFE! STAY AT HOME!” guidance by staying off theroads for this period.3. Hygiene Precautions:a. If traveling in public vehicles and standing in crowded places, the correct use ofcloth masks (with a pouch to hold a surgical mask or flannel piece to provideadditional protection) by the public is an acknowledged option. The correct andsafe use of masks requires that the front of the mask is not touched, and theyare washed regularly. (Please visit SVG HEALTH for further information on thecorrect use.)b. If caring for someone at home, use a surgical mask.c. Hand washing and the use of hand sanitizers are encouraged.These recommendations for limiting non-essential contact are guided by scientific evidence andwill go a long way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. St Vincent and the Grenadines now hasseven (7) confirmed cases of COVID-19 on record. The support and corporation of all citizensare needed at this time, if we are to minimize any further spread of COVID-19.Dr. Simone Keizer-BeacheChief Medical OfficerHEOC/COVID-19
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ii. Van Drivers are asked to protect themselves and their families by
supporting this “STAY SAFE! STAY AT HOME!” guidance by staying off the
roads for this period.
3. Hygiene Precautions:
a. If traveling in public vehicles and standing in crowded places, the correct use of
cloth masks (with a pouch to hold a surgical mask or flannel piece to provide
additional protection) by the public is an acknowledged option. The correct and
safe use of masks requires that the front of the mask is not touched, and they
are washed regularly. (Please visit SVG HEALTH for further information on the
correct use.)
b. If caring for someone at home, use a surgical mask.
c. Hand washing and the use of hand sanitizers are encouraged.
These recommendations for limiting non-essential contact are guided by scientific evidence and
will go a long way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. St Vincent and the Grenadines now has
seven (7) confirmed cases of COVID-19 on record. The support and corporation of all citizens
are needed at this time, if we are to minimize any further spread of COVID-19.
Dr. Simone Keizer-Beache
Chief Medical Officer
HEOC/COVID-19
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