Bequia this Week - 5th February - 11th February 2021
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, including Covid-19 info.
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NO. 943<br />
Feb <strong>5th</strong> -<br />
Feb <strong>11th</strong> BEQUIA <strong>2021</strong><br />
what * Where * When?<br />
Update 5<br />
THIS WEEK<br />
Fri <strong>5th</strong><br />
Sat 6th<br />
Sun 7th<br />
Mon 8th<br />
Tues 9th<br />
Wed 10th<br />
Thurs <strong>11th</strong><br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Heritage Museum, St. Hillary - Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-1pm, Adm. EC$25 (kids free). 20% off 4 or more! 532 8555<br />
Coco‘s Place, Ocar - Open daily for Lunch & Dinner, great harbour view, ...we are here to welcome you! 458 3463<br />
Jack‘s Bar, PM Beach - Open Daily for Breakfast (9am - 11.30am), Lunch & Dinner see ad page 3 458 3809<br />
Keegan’s Beachside – Open Mon - Fri 11am, Sat & Sun 10am, open air seating, eat in & Takeaway. Happy Hour 5.30-7pm 458 3530<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Open today from 11am; Drinks Specials 11am-6pm. Enjoy Dinner on our terrace, harbour view, see ad 457 3443<br />
Laura‘s, Belmont Walkway - Open for Dinner Fridays & Wednesdays. Eat in or Takeaway! 457 3779<br />
Mac’s Pizza - Open daily! This Fri/Sat Specials: EC$5 Rum punch or Sparrow & mix; EC$10 off all 15in pizzas! 458 3474<br />
Sugar Hill Bar & Restaurant - Open Friday & Saturday from 3pm until… Eat in or take away! VHF 68/ 458 3773<br />
Sugar Reef Café, Crescent Beach - Locally inspired fresh food & drinks open from 10.30am. See ad! 458 3400<br />
Dawn’s Café, Lower Bay - Open every day for Breakfast & Lunch. Dinner by res. Closed Mondays 492 6508<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Open today from 11am for Lunch and Dinner plus all day Drinks Specials, live sports TV 457 3443<br />
Keegan’s Beachside – Saturday BBQ, 6pm: Chicken, fish, ribs, pork, steak, goat water & more! 458 3530<br />
De Reef, Lower Bay - Sunday Lunch & Full Takeaway Service available! Happy Hour 4-7pm. Spacious seating! 458 3958<br />
Sugar Reef Café - Brunch on a secluded beach & candlelight dinner under the palms. Res. highly recommended! 458 3400<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Open today from 5pm - After Beach lime with Drinks Specials 5-6pm. Dinner on our terrace 457 3443<br />
La Plage, Hamilton – Open for lunch & dinner by advance (24 hours) res. only! Closed Thurs 458 3278/431 7706/495 1791<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Heritage Museum, St. Hillary - Open today! Adm. EC$25 (kids free). 20% off 4 or more! See ad p. 3 532 8555<br />
Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Café - Open daily from 11am-3pm! Cones, sundaes & more… See ad! 593 7264<br />
Doris Fresh Food - Orders only between Monday-Saturday 8.30am-3pm. See ad page 4 458 3625<br />
Fernando‘s Hideaway - Special prix-fixe 4-course Dinner, red snapper, lamb or chicken, only EC$65, res. 458 3758<br />
Dawn’s Café, Lower Bay - Daily Breakfast & Lunch. Dinner by res. Closed Mondays. See ad page 3 492 6508<br />
Virginie‘s Home Cooking - French cuisine freshly cooked to order or frozen selection. Please call 458 8829/493 0696<br />
De Reef, Lower Bay - Open 7 days a week! Happy Hour 4-7pm. Spacious seating or Takeaway! 458 3958<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Heritage Museum, St. Hillary - Open today! Adm. EC$25 (kids free). 20% off 4 or more! See ad p. 3 532 8555<br />
Gingerbread Café - 7.30am - 2pm: Brunch menu, cakes, Lavazza coffee, tea, juice, beer, wine, see ad! 458 3800<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Open today from 11am. Beer ‘n’ Burger + Fries only EC$35 + Drinks Specials, all from 12-6pm! 457 3443<br />
Fernando‘s Hideaway - Daily for dinner by res. only. Takeaways available, pls. call by noon. Closed Sundays 458 3758<br />
Tantie Pearl’s – Open for Lunch & Dinner - great view, sunset cocktails! Closed Sundays VHF 68/457 3160/527 1628<br />
Petra‘s Restaurant, Lower Bay - Eat in or Takeaways - please call for more details! 526 4486<br />
Frangipani Hotel & Bar - Open Monday to Sunday 7am-10pm. Happy Hour from 5-7pm. Eat in & takeaway, great bar! 458 3255<br />
Mac’s Pizza - Open daily for picnic-style dining orTakeaway: Fri & Sat 2-9pm. Sun - Thur 1-8pm, see ad p. 2 458 3474<br />
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Eating Out / TAKEAWAY<br />
OPEN ON WEEKENDS<br />
SAT & SUN 10:30AM - 9PM<br />
AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE GROUP BOOKINGS MON - FRI (48 HOURS NOTICE PLEASE)<br />
BEACHFRONT BRUNCHES - Delicious breakfast options & old time lunch favourites<br />
CANDLELIGHT DINNERS - Locally inspired weekly changing menu<br />
HAPPY HOUR - 2 for 1 Sugar Reef Rum Punch & Hairoun beer from 4 - 6pm<br />
Spacious airy outdoor-style dining with very limited seating, secluded beach with sun loungers<br />
CRESCENT BEACH, ON THE WAY TO THE TURTLE SANCTUARY<br />
Call +1 784 458 3400<br />
WhatsApp +1 784 533 9161<br />
info@sugarreefbequia.com<br />
Fabulous Sunset & Harbour views<br />
from our unique<br />
360 degree Roof Terrace<br />
* Kitchen always open till 10pm! *<br />
WATCH SPORT LIVE AT PAPA's<br />
WELCOME TO PAPA’s!<br />
Enjoy Lunch & Dinner on our terrace!<br />
Wednesdays from 12 - 6pm:<br />
Burger ‘n’ Beer Special + Fries only EC$35<br />
+ Drinks Specials!!<br />
PAPA’S DAILY DRINKS SPECIALS<br />
Monday to Saturday: 11am - 6pm - All Day Lime!<br />
Sundays: 5 - 6pm - After Beach Lime<br />
Rum/Vodka/Gin + mix $8 • Rum Punch $8 • Hairoun/Stag/Carib $6<br />
Open Monday to Saturday 11am until... Sundays 5pm until...<br />
Res: 457-3443 / 455 5463 VHF CH 68 Free WiFi<br />
Full<br />
Don’t<br />
Takeaway<br />
miss our Sunday<br />
Service<br />
Lunch<br />
Available!<br />
& Lime!<br />
Open Daily from 10.30 Daily Happy Hour 4-7pm Tel: 458 3958<br />
mac’s pizza & Kitchen<br />
As from Monday <strong>February</strong> 1st:<br />
BAR OPEN & PICNIC STYLE DINING<br />
NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR PATIO!<br />
Sun thru Thurs 1-8pm Fri & Sat 2-9pm<br />
TAKEAWAY SERVICE ALSO WELCOME:<br />
email us your takeaway order in advance<br />
Macstogo<strong>2021</strong>@gmail.com<br />
or call 458 3474 during opening hours<br />
Ask to join our mailing list for regular menu info & specials!<br />
The health of our staff and our community<br />
is of paramount importance to us!<br />
Located on the Belmont Walkway, just past Dive Adventures<br />
Café · <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Open 7:30 - 2:00<br />
Under the shade of the Almond tree...<br />
Eggs your way, Gingerbreadʼs Granola<br />
Caribbean Breakfast Taco, Lentil and Feta Salad<br />
& much more<br />
Lavazza Coffee - Espresso, Latte,<br />
Cappuccino, Tea, Fresh Juices<br />
Beer, Wine, Rum Punch<br />
(784) 458 3800<br />
inf0@gingerbreadhotel.com<br />
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Jack’s Beach Bar<br />
Princess Margaret Beach<br />
Open Daily: Breakfast 9am - 11.30am Lunch & Dinner!<br />
Favourite menu items - full bar - Takeaways available<br />
Happy Hour daily from 5pm to 7pm Open 9am to 8pm Spacious comfortable seating<br />
Call: +1 (784) 458-3809 / 529 3203 for reservations<br />
https://jacksbeachbar.com
Eating Out<br />
Dawn’s Café - Lower Bay<br />
Delicious Home Cooking in idyllic Garden Setting<br />
Daily B’fast & Lunch. Dinner by Res. Closed Mondays<br />
TAKEAWAYS available - Please call in the morning!<br />
No Credit Cards<br />
¡<br />
Located at the end of Lower Bay Tel: 492 6508<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964<br />
Visit our Tourism Office!<br />
TOURISM ASSOCIATION<br />
www.bequiatourism.com<br />
Advice on accommodation, tours, daytrips, plus stamps, postcards,<br />
newspapers, flags, souvenir maps & beach towels<br />
Open Daily Please wear a mask! Located opposite Customs/Revenue building<br />
THE BEQUIA HERITAGE MUSEUM<br />
Boat Museum and new air-conditioned Gallery<br />
located at St. Hillary, Friendship<br />
A fascinating insight into <strong>Bequia</strong>’s history and maritime heritage<br />
- from Amerindian times to the present day<br />
REVISED MUSEUM OPENING TIMES!<br />
Monday, Wednesday & F r i d a y f r o m 9 a m t o 1 p m - or by appointment<br />
Admission: EC$25 / US$10<br />
Groups of 4 or more: 20% discount<br />
Kids under 12 (with adults) free<br />
Guided tours by appointment<br />
bequiaheritage@gmail.com tel: 532 8555 or (out of hours) 532 9554<br />
MASKS MUST BE WORN – AVAILABLE AT THE MUSEUM!<br />
activities<br />
BEQUIA SUNSHINE SCHOOL AUCTION<br />
With regret, due to COVID19, we announce the postponement<br />
of the <strong>2021</strong> Sunshine School Annual Auction.<br />
The Auction is essential for raising the bulk of our annual<br />
operating funds each year and without the income from it,<br />
the school’s financial position will be in a worrying situation.<br />
We are therefore appealing to all of our very generous supporters<br />
who over the years have bid at and/or donated items to the auction,<br />
to continue to show their valued support for the school<br />
by considering making a cash donation.<br />
If you would like to donate, even a small amount<br />
will be of great help, please do so via the following options:<br />
Visit the Donations Page on the Action <strong>Bequia</strong> website<br />
and specify donation to the Sunshine School in the drop-down box.<br />
https://www.actionbequia.org/donatetoothernow.php<br />
OR<br />
Send a cheque in any currency to the Sunshine School<br />
PO BOX 90 BQ, <strong>Bequia</strong>, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.<br />
Kind regards on behalf of The Sunshine School<br />
For more information call Suzanne Gabriel on +1 784 5287444<br />
sunshine@vincysurf.com www.bequiasunshineschool.org<br />
Chiropractor<br />
Dr. Gregory Thomas<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm<br />
Office upstairs <strong>Bequia</strong> Venture, phone 458-3937<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm<br />
Kenmars Mall, Halifax Street, ground floor<br />
For appointments phone 485-6449<br />
health & Fitness<br />
FRIENDS OF BEQUIA HOSPITAL<br />
A Registered Charity<br />
We rely on donations to maintain adequate<br />
medical supplies for the <strong>Bequia</strong> Hospital & Clinic<br />
providing healthcare for everyone on <strong>Bequia</strong>.<br />
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!<br />
Donations in a sealed, addressed envelope can be left<br />
at the <strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Office. For more info call: 457 3232<br />
friendsofbequiahospital@gmail.com
services / shopping / Provisioning<br />
The <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Perspectives Novels<br />
Available in print<br />
and eBook formats<br />
http://tinyurl.com/jl6gu7o<br />
The Garden Boutique<br />
Collection of<br />
Colourful Caribbean Designer wear<br />
Beach wear Jewellery Batik<br />
Open weekdays: 8.30am - 6pm<br />
Saturdays: 8.30AM - 1PM<br />
Tel: 458 3892 Opp. St. Mary’s Church<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Tech<br />
Full Service Business, Internet Café & Technology Center<br />
• Air Conditioned for your Comfort •<br />
Print/Fax/Scan/Laminate/Photo Copy - Color/BW<br />
Passport & Photo Printing • Business Cards, Flyers, Programmes, etc.<br />
Point of Sale Systems: Restaurant / Retail programming<br />
Cell phone Accessories & Chargers<br />
Mask required! Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 2pm<br />
Located on the Front Street - Digicel Building Rear Entrance<br />
Tel: 433-3555 · Fax: 516-504-3008 · Info@bequiatech.com · www.bequiatech.com<br />
The New Website of<br />
INS & OUTS OF SVG 2020<br />
IS NOW ON LINE!<br />
Take your time to browse through <strong>this</strong><br />
beautiful publication showcasing the<br />
unique appeal of St. Vincent<br />
and its stunning Grenadine islands!<br />
www.insandoutsofsvg.com<br />
Published by Miller Publishing Company Ltd<br />
Tel: (246) 421-6700 email: chrisw@millerpublishing.net<br />
Doris’ Fresh Food<br />
& Yacht Provisioning<br />
Orders Only by Phone / email<br />
or WhatsApp between Monday - Saturday!<br />
WhatsApp : +1 784 528 8568 Tel: 458 3625<br />
doris_freshfood@yahoo.com www.dorisfreshfood.com<br />
Come visit our boutique and<br />
production centre located<br />
in the picturesque harbour<br />
town of Port Elizabeth — just<br />
a short walk from the ferry<br />
wharf and main dinghy dock.<br />
NJ’s Technology Services<br />
~ Innovation into Technology ~<br />
Sales & Services including Desktop & Laptop Upgrades<br />
Cellphone Setup & Accessories<br />
CCTV Cameras & Accessories, LED Lights, Printers<br />
Cash Registers / Point of Sale Systems<br />
Vehicle Audio, Stationery and more!<br />
Located Back Street, left turn from Knights Trading<br />
njstechonolgyservices@gmail.com Tel: 1 784 457 3140 Mon to Fri 9am - 4pm<br />
ADVENTURES IN THE TRADE WIND<br />
by Richard Dey<br />
The Story of Morris Nicholson, Pioneer<br />
Charterboat Skipper<br />
“... a well-told, interesting tale that weaves Dey’s<br />
conversations with Nicholson into the history of the<br />
early days of the charter industry in the Caribbean.”<br />
- YACHTING Available from Amazon, Xlibris<br />
Westside Rental & Car detailing<br />
Call 529-5005 or 530-7813 for more Information!<br />
MARANNE’S<br />
Delicious Ho m e m a d e Go u r m e t Ic e Cr e a m<br />
&<br />
Sorbets, Frozen Yogurt, Fresh Natural Yogurt<br />
Sundaes and Splits, Qts and half gal Tubs to take away<br />
All Natural Ingredients Open daily from 11am - 3pm<br />
Tel: 593 7264 marannehazell@gmail.com<br />
BACK STREET<br />
PORT ELIZABETH, BEQUIA<br />
SVG<br />
INFO@BEQUIATHREADWORKS.COM<br />
WWW.BEQUIATHREADWORKS.COM<br />
Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm<br />
• PRINTING<br />
• PHOTOCOPYING<br />
• GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />
• STATIONERY<br />
• RUBBER STAMPS<br />
• COLOUR COPY SERVICE<br />
• DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTING<br />
• FLYERS<br />
Kingstown, (St. Vincent) Ltd, Bay Street,<br />
Phone: (784) 456-2217 • Fax: (784) 457-2996<br />
e-mail: info@quikprintsvg.com
Apartment & Villa Rentals / real estate<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Paradise Inn<br />
Government Quarantine Approved<br />
Self-contained Apts with aircon, Cable TV & WiFi<br />
Each with a private deck<br />
• 2 minutes walk to Friendship Bay beach<br />
QUARANTINE APPROVED APARTMENTS<br />
– SPECIAL RATES<br />
Stunning location & panoramic views<br />
Nestled between Lower Bay<br />
and Princess Margaret beaches<br />
WiFi, aircon, sun decks, 1 - 4 bed options<br />
www.thelookoutbequia.com<br />
E-mail: louise@thelookoutbequia.com<br />
Tel: <strong>Bequia</strong> +1 784 527-2377 / UK 07815 627 955<br />
Quiet garden setting<br />
Short or long let •<br />
•<br />
<strong>Week</strong>ly housekeeping service<br />
Reasonable rates on request<br />
Contact Cilla (WhatsApp) for details +1 (784) 494-7878<br />
E-mail: meljameson@ymail.com<br />
BUILDING LOTS for sale!<br />
1-Acre From only US$100,000<br />
(less than US$2.50 per sq.ft)<br />
Stunning Atlantic Ocean Views • Concrete Road<br />
Electricity/Cable/Telephone already in place<br />
For Details call Tel: (784) 493-4711<br />
Email: emmett@islandpace.com<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Harbour<br />
The Wheres<br />
& Whats<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism<br />
Association<br />
www.bequiatourism.com<br />
Phone: (784) 458 3286<br />
bequiatourism@vincysurf.com<br />
PROPERTY FOR SALE<br />
BEQUIA - BELMONT<br />
4 Apartments Rental Income Property<br />
plus Owner's Residence (or <strong>5th</strong> apartment)<br />
E-mail: seashellsbq@hotmail.com<br />
Details at www.seashellsbequia.com<br />
Dinghy<br />
Dock<br />
$<br />
T<br />
Day Charters /<br />
Cruise Ship Tenders<br />
Bank<br />
St. Michael’s Catholic Church<br />
Fuel Dock/<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Marina<br />
Market Dock<br />
Admiralty Bay<br />
Model Boat Shop<br />
Yacht Garbage<br />
Containers<br />
Public Toilets<br />
Post Office, Customs<br />
& Immigration<br />
Tourism Association Office<br />
Main Ferry Dock<br />
Market Square<br />
New Dinghy Dock<br />
Port Elizabeth<br />
T<br />
Front Street<br />
Dinghy Dock St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)<br />
Belmont Walkway<br />
Gas Station<br />
Back Street<br />
Almond Tree<br />
Clive Tannis Playing Field<br />
Basketball<br />
Football & Cricket<br />
$<br />
Doctor’s<br />
Office<br />
Hospital<br />
Pharmacy<br />
Yacht Garbage Disposal<br />
Ashore, there is only one place to dispose of yacht garbage – the skips located off the Fish Market Jetty<br />
next to the Vegetable Market. These are reserved exclusively for yachties’ use.<br />
Alternatively, yacht garbage may be delivered “at sea” to Daffodil Marine or other reliable water taxis;<br />
charge usually $3.00 to $5.00 per bag. Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence.<br />
Help keep <strong>Bequia</strong> Safe, Clean and Green!<br />
+<br />
Police<br />
Station
BEQUIA<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Heritage Museum<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Hospital (24 hrs) 458 3294<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Clinic 457 3328<br />
Dr. Lugo (private appts/visits) 534 0376<br />
Paget Farm Clinic 458 3302<br />
Dr. Chevailler<br />
497 1722 / 458 8829 (H)<br />
Imperial Pharmacy 458 3373, after hours 458 3025<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Police Station 458 3350<br />
VHF 16 “ZedQS <strong>Bequia</strong>”<br />
Coastguard 457 4578<br />
VHF 16 “Juliet8Bravo”<br />
Post Office<br />
Mon - Fri: 9am-12 noon, 1pm-3pm<br />
Cruisers’ Net: VHF 68 Mon-Sat 8am Weather & Local Info<br />
Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pm<br />
Overtime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.<br />
24/7 SVG COVID-19 HOTLINE: 1 (784) 534-4325 coronavirustaskforcesvg@gmail.com<br />
LATEST ON LA SOUFRIERE<br />
To view the latest and all other Bulletins issued by NEMO regarding the situation at La Soufriere, see:<br />
www.nemo.gov.vc/nemo/<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> Email Updates!<br />
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please contact us at outhouse@vincysurf.com<br />
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Covid-19 Protocols<br />
and Arrival Information<br />
PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELLERS ENTERING ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES - AS OF FEB 8th <strong>2021</strong><br />
To access <strong>this</strong> document, as prepared by the Health Services Subcommittee of the National<br />
Emergency Committee/COVID-19 Task Force, Min. Health, Wellness & the Environment, click here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents<br />
server_covidtraveller_4_feb_21 or download directly from the link (left) below<br />
PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELLERS ENTERING SVG BY YACHT - AS OF <strong>February</strong> 4th <strong>2021</strong><br />
To access <strong>this</strong> document as prepared by the Health Services Subcommittee of the National<br />
Emergency Committee/COVID-19 Task Force, Min. Health, Wellness & the Environment, click here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents or the link (right) below<br />
1<br />
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
______________________________________________________________________________<br />
HEALTH SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE<br />
PROTOCOL FOR THE ENTRY OF TRAVELLERS TO ST. VINCENT AND THE<br />
GRENADINES VIA YACHT<br />
AIM: The safe entry of yachts into St. Vincent and the Grenadines in a manner that reduces the risk of<br />
the importation and subsequent transmission of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.<br />
OBJECTIVES:<br />
1. To establish the risk of arriving yachts and passengers introducing new COVID-19 to SVG;<br />
2. To minimize the exposure of residents of SVG to new COVID-19;<br />
3. Early identification of potential exposure to new COVID-19, and<br />
4. Early containment of new COVID-19.<br />
ESTABLISH RISK OF ARRIVING TRAVELLER:<br />
1. The POE’s currently accessible are Blue Lagoon, Wallilabou and Port Kingstown.<br />
2. All arriving yachts must request permission for entry in advance, by e-mail to SVG<br />
Arrivals at svgarrivals@gmail.com, and must submit a Request for Quarantine Form.<br />
3. At least 24 hours before arrival, send negative PCR test results, estimated time of arrival<br />
and last port clearance to svgarrivals@gmail.com.<br />
4. Also complete a Pre – Arrival Form https://stv.servicedx.com/travelform for each<br />
passenger and send a copy of the email reply with the negative PCR test result to<br />
coronavirustaskforcesvg@gmail.com.<br />
This form may be revised at any time at the discretion of the Health Services Subcommittee of the National Emergency Committee/COVID-19 Task Force, Ministry of<br />
Health, Wellness and the Environment.<br />
Updated <strong>February</strong> 4th, <strong>2021</strong><br />
www.begos.com/covidtraveller.pdf<br />
www.begos.com/covidyachts.pdf<br />
The full suite of SVG Covid-19 Visitor Arrival Protocols and Associated Documents, including<br />
Pre-Arrival Travel Form, the above Arrival Protocols, and list of Approved Quarantine Accommodation<br />
(mandatory for travellers from the US and other ‘High Risk’ countries only), is available here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents<br />
To download latest Approved Quarantine Accommodation List as of January 29th directly, see here:<br />
https://www.begos.com/covidaccommodation.pdf<br />
An extensive list of SVG Covid-19 Guidance Documents can be accessed here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-guidance-documents<br />
PROTOCOLS ARE SUBJECT TO REGULAR UPDATES. TRAVELLERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK<br />
WITH THE CORONAVIRUS TASK FORCE TO CONFIRM THE MOST CURRENT REQUIREMENTS<br />
24/7 SVG COVID-19 HOTLINE: 1 (784) 534-4325 coronavirustaskforcesvg@gmail.com<br />
See next page for latest SVG Government Covid-19 info...
see relevant press release on following page…
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
<strong>February</strong> 9, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
SIXTEEN (16) NEW CASES<br />
TWO (2) DEATHS AND THIRY-SIX (36) RECOVERIES<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed sixteen (16) new COVID-19 cases<br />
from swabs taken between <strong>February</strong> 2 nd and 9th. These cases were detected during<br />
entry and exit screening, contact tracing and testing of persons with flu symptoms.<br />
There are now one thousand, one hundred and eighty-nine (1189) local cases of<br />
COVID-19.<br />
Two (2) additional persons have died from complications of COVID-19. An 87-<br />
year-old hypertensive man was admitted on <strong>February</strong> 6, <strong>2021</strong> in an unresponsive<br />
state and tested positive for COVID-19. He remained unresponsive and died on<br />
<strong>February</strong> 8, <strong>2021</strong> from a stroke and pneumonia related to COVID-19. The second<br />
person is a 54-year-old female with hypertension and uncontrolled diabetes who was<br />
admitted in the early hours of <strong>February</strong> 9, <strong>2021</strong> with severe respiratory distress,<br />
tested positive for COVID-19 and died at 2 am.<br />
Thirty-six (36) persons have been cleared bringing the number of total recoveries to<br />
four hundred and fifty-four (454). Eight hundred and eighty (880) cases remain<br />
active and six (6) persons with COVID-19 have died. One thousand, three hundred<br />
and twenty-four (1340) cases of COVID-19 have been reported in St. Vincent and<br />
the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
The public is advised that the use of masks in public spaces or private spaces to<br />
which the public has access, is now mandatory under the Public Health Act 2020.<br />
The consistent use of facial coverings is aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19<br />
in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.<br />
-END-
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
<strong>February</strong> 8, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FORTY-ONE (41) NEW CASES REPORTED<br />
THREE (3) RECOVERIES<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed forty-one (41) new COVID-19<br />
cases. Two (2) positive cases were from samples collected on January 27, eighteen<br />
(18) from <strong>February</strong> 1 st , two (2) from <strong>February</strong> 3 rd , five (5) from <strong>February</strong> 5 th , seven<br />
(7) from <strong>February</strong> 6 th and seven (7) from <strong>February</strong> 8 th . These cases were detected<br />
during exit screening, contact tracing and testing of persons with flu symptoms.<br />
There are now one thousand, one hundred and seventy-four (1174) local cases of<br />
COVID-19.<br />
Three (3) persons have been cleared bringing the number of total recoveries to four<br />
hundred and eighteen (418). Nine hundred and two (902) cases remain active and<br />
four (4) persons with COVID-19 have died. One thousand, three hundred and<br />
twenty-four (1324) cases of COVID-19 have been reported in St. Vincent and the<br />
Grenadines since March 2020. All positive cases will remain isolated until cleared.<br />
All close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine, should contact the flu<br />
clinic in their district to arrange testing for clearance.<br />
The public is advised that the use of masks in public spaces or private spaces to<br />
which the public has access, is now mandatory under the Public Health Act 2020.<br />
Public transportation vehicles may only transport one half of the persons the vehicle<br />
is licensed to carry. These measures are aimed at reducing the potential for any<br />
increase in the incidence of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.<br />
-END-<br />
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see relevant press release on following page…
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
<strong>February</strong> 6, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
SIXTY-SEVEN (67) NEW CASES<br />
ONE DEATH & EIGHT (8) RECOVERIES<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed sixty-seven (67) new COVID-19<br />
cases from samples collected between January 26 th and <strong>February</strong> 5 th . The majority<br />
of these samples were collected on January 26 th and 28 th . One (1) case was imported<br />
from the USA and was detected on screening between day 7 and 10. Three (3) cases<br />
were detected during exit screening. The remainder of the cases were detected during<br />
contact tracing and testing of persons with flu symptoms. There are now one<br />
thousand and one hundred and nineteen (1119) local cases of COVID-19.<br />
An eighty-eight (88) year old male is the fourth (4 th ) person to die from COVID-19<br />
in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The hypertensive patient was admitted on January<br />
28, <strong>2021</strong> and died at 8:45 am today, <strong>February</strong> 6, <strong>2021</strong> from sepsis secondary to<br />
COVID-19 pneumonia.<br />
Eight (8) more persons have been cleared bringing the number of total recoveries to<br />
four hundred and nine (409). Eight hundred and fifty-six (856) cases remain active<br />
and four (4) persons with COVID-19 have died. One thousand, two hundred and<br />
sixty-nine (1269) cases of COVID-19 have been reported in St. Vincent and the<br />
Grenadines since March 2020. All positive cases will remain isolated until cleared.<br />
All close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine, should contact the flu<br />
clinic in their district to arrange testing for clearance.<br />
The public is advised that the use of masks in public or private spaces to which the<br />
public has access is now mandatory under the Public Health Act 2020. Public<br />
transportation vehicles may only transport one half of the persons the vehicle is<br />
licensed to carry. These measures are aimed at reducing the potential for any increase<br />
in the incidence of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.<br />
END<br />
-END-<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
<strong>February</strong> 5, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-TWO (32) NEW CASES<br />
TWENTY-FOUR (24) RECOVERIES<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed thirty-two (32) new COVID-19<br />
cases from samples collected between January 26 th and <strong>February</strong> 3 rd . Twelve (12)<br />
positives were from samples taken on January 26, four (4) from January 27, nine (9)<br />
from January 28, one (1) from <strong>February</strong> 1 and six (6) from <strong>February</strong> 3 rd . These cases<br />
were detected during exit screening, contact tracing and testing of persons with flu<br />
symptoms. There are now one thousand and fifty-three (1053) local cases of<br />
COVID-19.<br />
Twenty-four (24) persons have been cleared bringing the number of total recoveries<br />
to four hundred and one (401). Seven hundred and ninety-eight (798) cases remain<br />
active and three (3) persons with COVID-19 have died. One thousand, two hundred<br />
and two (1202) cases of COVID-19 have been reported in St. Vincent and the<br />
Grenadines since March 2020. All positive cases will remain isolated until cleared.<br />
All close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine, should contact the flu<br />
clinic in their district to arrange testing for clearance.<br />
The public is advised that the use of masks in public spaces or private spaces to<br />
which the public has access is now mandatory under the Public Health Act 2020.<br />
Public transportation vehicles may only transport one half of the persons the vehicle<br />
is licensed to carry. These measures are aimed at reducing the potential for any<br />
increase in the incidence of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.<br />
-END-
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
<strong>February</strong> 5, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
STRENGTHENING OF THE ENFORCEMENT OF PUBLIC<br />
HEALTH MEASURES<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines on <strong>February</strong> 4, <strong>2021</strong> reported one hundred and three<br />
(103) new COVID-19 cases from samples collected between January 21 st and<br />
<strong>February</strong> 3 rd . These new cases were detected through the testing of contacts of<br />
known positives, routine screening and testing of persons with flu symptoms. Many<br />
of the cases are clustered in families and small social groups including patrons of<br />
gambling sheds and rum shops. There are now one thousand and twenty-one (1021)<br />
local cases of COVID-19. Four hundred and ninety-four (494) of these cases are<br />
contacts of known positives, while one hundred and seventy-seven (177) are persons<br />
who presented with flu-like symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19. Fortyseven<br />
(47) persons have been found to be positive for COVID-19 during exit<br />
screening. The laboratory forms of three hundred and three (303) persons who tested<br />
positive had no record of the reason for testing and may have been part of random<br />
screening. While there are many new clusters of cases, <strong>this</strong> pattern of transmission<br />
is consistent with community spread.<br />
A review of the COVID-19 cases since December 16, 2020 revealed that the<br />
positivity rate for COVID-19 testing dramatically increased from 6.6% on January<br />
11 th to 15.7% on January 21 st, 16.6% on January 28 th and 15.3% on January 30 th .<br />
Testing on samples taken on <strong>February</strong> 1 st and 2 nd so far gives incidence rates of 2.7%<br />
and 3.2%. Given the incubation period of 14 days, increases in these rates due to<br />
spread which occurred around January 28 are anticipated in the coming days.<br />
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A significant proportion of the cases recorded from testing done between January<br />
20 th and 28 th came from the Georgetown health district, specifically Sandy Bay, and<br />
the Chateaubelair health district.<br />
In view of the increased risk of spread of COVID-19 in indoor locations where<br />
masks use and physical distancing are reduced, the following additional measures<br />
under the Public Health Act of 2020 have been recommended and statutory rules and<br />
orders are currently being drafted for a ticketing system in support of their<br />
enforcement:<br />
1. The mandatory use of masks in all public transportation vehicles.<br />
2. All public vehicles may only transport a maximum of half their permitted<br />
number of passengers. (A 20-seater van will be allowed to transport 10<br />
persons inclusive of the driver and conductor.)<br />
3. No indoor dining in eating establishments. Only take away service will be<br />
allowed for indoor restaurants. Outdoor dinning with adequate spacing is<br />
permitted.<br />
4. Enforcement of all components of the mass gathering protocol with particular<br />
emphasis on indoor gatherings at places of entertainment such as bars,<br />
gambling sheds and rum shops.<br />
5. Mandatory masks in all public establishments and private establishments to<br />
which the public has access.<br />
These measures will commence with the publication of the Statutory Rules and<br />
Orders specific to the ticketing system to be implemented. This publication is<br />
anticipated to occur between today Friday, <strong>February</strong> 5 and Monday, <strong>February</strong> 8,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>. These measures will be in place for four weeks in the first instance.<br />
END<br />
-END-
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>February</strong> 4, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
ONE HUNDRED AND THREE (103) NEW CASES<br />
THIRTY-NINE (39) RECOVERIES<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed one hundred and three (103) new<br />
COVID-19 cases from samples collected between January 21 st and <strong>February</strong> 3 rd .<br />
All of the new cases were detected during contact tracing, routine screening and<br />
testing of persons with flu symptoms. Many of the cases are clustered in families<br />
and small social groups including patrons of gambling sheds and rum shops. There<br />
are now one thousand and twenty-one (1021) local cases of COVID-19.<br />
Thirty-nine (39) persons have been cleared bringing the number of total recoveries<br />
to three hundred and seventy-seven (377). Seven hundred and ninety (790) cases<br />
remain active and three (3) persons with COVID-19 have died. One thousand, one<br />
hundred and seventy (1170) cases of COVID-19 have been reported in St. Vincent<br />
and the Grenadines since March 2020. All positive cases will remain isolated until<br />
cleared. All close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine, should contact<br />
the flu clinic in their district to arrange testing for clearance.<br />
All residents of and visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines are reminded of the<br />
importance of consistently wearing facial coverings, practicing physical distancing<br />
and frequent hand washing, or sanitization, to reduce the likelihood of being infected<br />
with the virus which causes COVID-19.<br />
-END-<br />
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see relevant press release on following page…
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>February</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
EIGHT (8) NEW CASES & ONE (1) DEATH<br />
SIXTY-THREE (63) RECOVERIES<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed eight (8) new COVID-19 cases<br />
from samples collected between January 17 th and <strong>February</strong> 2 nd . All of the new cases<br />
were detected during contact tracing and testing of persons with flu symptoms. There<br />
are now nine hundred and eighteen (918) local cases of COVID-19, many of whom<br />
are linked as contacts of known positives.<br />
A 76 year old female is the third (3 rd ) person to die from complications of COVID-<br />
19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The patient, who was admitted to the Milton<br />
Cato Memorial Hospital on January 31, <strong>2021</strong>, had multiple pre-exiting conditions<br />
and succumbed to multiorgan failure on <strong>February</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Sixty-three (63) additional persons have recovered bringing the number of total<br />
recoveries to three hundred and thirty-eight (338). Seven hundred and twenty-six<br />
(726) cases remain active and three (3) persons with COVID-19 have died. One<br />
thousand and sixty-seven (1067) cases of COVID-19 have been reported in St.<br />
Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020. All positive cases will remain<br />
isolated until cleared. All close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine,<br />
should contact the flu clinic in their district to arrange testing for clearance.<br />
All residents of and visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines are reminded of the<br />
importance of consistently wearing facial coverings, practicing physical distancing<br />
and frequent hand washing, or sanitization, to reduce the likelihood of being infected<br />
with the virus which causes COVID-19.<br />
-END-
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
<strong>February</strong> 2, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
SVG GETS ALLOCATION OF COVID VACCINE<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and several Eastern Caribbean Countries who signed<br />
agreements with the COVAX Facility have been informed of the indicative allocation of COVID-<br />
19 vaccines. St. Vincent and The Grenadines’ allocation is for 45,600 indicative doses of<br />
AstraZeneca.<br />
This means that St. Vincent and the Grenadines can expect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine(s)<br />
over the coming few weeks. The vaccines are the first of the assigned doses to satisfy COVAX’s<br />
agreement with <strong>this</strong> country.<br />
The COVAX facility has advised that vaccines will be delivered effective mid to late <strong>February</strong><br />
with 357, 600 doses of the AstraZeneca AZD1222 vaccine, to Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda,<br />
Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The<br />
allocation was determined by the World Health Organization (WHO) panel of experts and GAVI<br />
taking a big step towards equal access to COVID-19 vaccines.<br />
The main objective of <strong>this</strong> allocation is for countries to begin vaccinating their priority populations<br />
as quickly as possible.<br />
Minister of Health St Clair Prince says <strong>this</strong> development is: “a significant boost in our fight against<br />
the disease and the safety of the population, a transformative complement to the measures already 1<br />
in place in our COVID-19 response.”<br />
Chief Medical Officer Dr Simone Keizer-Beache notes that: “The allocation of 45,600<br />
AstraZeneca COVID vaccines to SVG with 25% being available in the first quarter, is an extremely<br />
important development in our battle to control the spread of COVID-19 in SVG and to return to<br />
some level of normalcy.<br />
“Our strategy was always aimed at keeping the virus out of SVG for as long possible until a<br />
vaccine became available. We will now move to rapidly but safely vaccinate sufficient of our<br />
population to allow for the protection of all of the population,” Keizer Beache adds.<br />
The CMO explains that: “Even as we await the actual receipt of these vaccines from Covax, we<br />
are cognizant of the need to procure additional vaccines to adequately implement phase I of our<br />
national vaccination introduction and deployment plan.”<br />
A release from PAHO states that the COVAX Facility has managed to secure significant doses of<br />
vaccines from various manufacturers. In addition, these are authorized or very close to being<br />
authorized by WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL). Because EUL has yet to be granted by WHO<br />
in respect of <strong>this</strong> vaccine, the Facility has for now only provided an indicative number of doses,<br />
covering the next two quarters.<br />
The next steps to access the allocation include countries having the necessary indemnity and<br />
liability frameworks, including the required legislative framework in place where necessary, in<br />
order to complete an agreement directly with AstraZeneca.<br />
-END-
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
<strong>February</strong> 2, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FIFTY-ONE (51) NEW CASES<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed fifty-one (51) new COVID-19 cases<br />
from samples collected between January 15 th to January 31 st . One case is a contact<br />
of an imported positive case. All of the other new cases were detected during contact<br />
tracing and testing of persons with flu symptoms. There are now nine hundred and<br />
ten (910) local cases of COVID-19, many of whom are linked as contacts of known<br />
positives.<br />
Two hundred and seventy-five (275) persons are now recovered. Seven hundred and<br />
eighty-two (782) cases remain active and two (2) persons with COVID-19 have died.<br />
One thousand and fifty-nine (1059) cases of COVID-19 have been reported in St.<br />
Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020. All positive cases will remain<br />
isolated until cleared. All close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine,<br />
should contact the flu clinic in their district to arrange testing for clearance.<br />
All residents of and visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines are reminded of the<br />
importance of consistently wearing facial coverings, practicing physical distancing<br />
and frequent hand washing, or sanitization, to reduce the likelihood of being infected<br />
with the virus which causes COVID-19.<br />
-END-<br />
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see relevant press release on following page…
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>February</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FIFTY-SEVEN (57) NEW CASES<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed fifty-seven (57) new COVID-19<br />
cases from samples collected between January 20 th to <strong>February</strong> 1 st . All of the cases<br />
were detected during contact tracing and testing of persons with flu symptoms. There<br />
are now eight hundred and fifty-nine (859) local cases of COVID-19, many of whom<br />
are linked as contacts of known positives.<br />
Two hundred and sixty-two (262) persons are now recovered. Seven hundred and<br />
forty-four (744) cases remain active and two (2) persons with COVID-19 have died.<br />
One thousand and eight (1008) cases of COVID-19 have been reported in St. Vincent<br />
and the Grenadines since March 2020. All positive cases will remain isolated until<br />
cleared. All close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine, should contact<br />
the flu clinic in their district to arrange testing for clearance.<br />
All residents of and visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines are reminded of the<br />
importance of consistently wearing facial coverings, practicing physical distancing<br />
and frequent hand washing or sanitization to reduce the likelihood of being infected<br />
with the virus which causes COVID-19.<br />
-END-
All COVID-19 Government Statistics and Press Releases<br />
published prior to <strong>February</strong> 1st <strong>2021</strong> have now been archived.<br />
To access <strong>this</strong> data, see link below:<br />
www.begos.com/covidarchivesvg<strong>2021</strong>.pdf
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