Bequia this Week - 8th May - 14th May 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.
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 23rd, 2020Contact: Permanent SecretaryKingstown, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesISOLATION OF SUSPECT COVID-19 CASEThe Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to inform thegeneral public that one of the isolation transport chambers was utilized earliertoday to safely transfer a patient from a private health care facility to theKingstown District Flu Clinic for further assessment and management. While thepatient does not meet all of the criteria of the case defnition a COVID-19 suspectcase, out of an abundance of caution, further investigations are being carried outincluding the specifc COVID-19 test.The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment will continue to providethe public with additional information as it becomes available.The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment thanks the Vincentianpublic for their continued support and cooperation###
March 22, 2020HEOC/COVID-19 TASK FORCE ADVISORY: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASSGATHERINGSThe COVID-19 disease has spread around the globe to the Caribbean, including St Vincent andthe Grenadines where there is still only one confirmed case. In order to reduce the likelihood offurther spread within St. Vincent and the Grenadines, WHO has recommended “socialdistancing”. Social distancing is a non-medical tactic used to keep people physically apart fromeach other, as close contact helps to spread the virus. Social distancing is particularly importantto prevent the spread of COVID-19 because there is no vaccine to protect against the viruswhich causes this disease. Therefore, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environmentissues the following advisory to Faith Leaders, Event Organizers and the general public:1. Faith leaders are asked to be socially, culturally and spiritually flexible at this time andbe proactive to protect themselves and their congregation. The following measures areadvised:a. As far as is possible reduce the number of church services and conduct servicesvirtually if possible.b. Limit those attending church functions to a number that allows between 3 and 6feet of space between persons in a seated group (typically 25 or less).c. Keep already planned weddings to a limited gathering of a maximum of 10persons for the ceremony. The reception could be postponed.d. Postpone or cancel all non-essential social and cultural gatherings.e. Avoid visiting the house bound members especially the elderly. In this regard itis suggested that phone contact would be most appropriate. This will reduce therisk of infecting the vulnerable, sick and elderly.f. Limit those attending funerals to immediate family members (between 10 and25 persons). An attendance by invitation only approach can be utilized.g. Keep members informed consistently with official, accurate and up-to-dateinformation.2. Event Organizers and the general public:a. Ensure no overcrowding at events and maintain at least three feet (six feet ifpossible) between people.b. Hygiene and physical distancing must be combined. Shaking hands, kissing andhugging as forms of greeting should be avoided. Consider smiling, waving orbumping elbows.c. Keep patrons informed consistently and constantly.
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, March 23rd, 2020
Contact: Permanent Secretary
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
ISOLATION OF SUSPECT COVID-19 CASE
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to inform the
general public that one of the isolation transport chambers was utilized earlier
today to safely transfer a patient from a private health care facility to the
Kingstown District Flu Clinic for further assessment and management. While the
patient does not meet all of the criteria of the case defnition a COVID-19 suspect
case, out of an abundance of caution, further investigations are being carried out
including the specifc COVID-19 test.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment will continue to provide
the public with additional information as it becomes available.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment thanks the Vincentian
public for their continued support and cooperation
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