Bequia this Week - 15th October - 21st October 2021

NO. 979 

Oct 15th - 

Oct 21st BEQUIA 2021 

what * Where * When? 

Update 5 

THIS WEEK 

Fri 15th 

Sat 16th 

Sun 17th 

Mon 18th 

Tues 19th 

Wed 20th 

Thurs 21st 

Frangipani Hotel & Bar - Monday - Saturday from 8am - 4pm for breakfast and lunch. Eat in & takeaway, great bar! 458 3255 

Doris Fresh Food - Shop open! See ad on page 4 for opening hours and important details & protocols! 458 3625 

Dawn’s Café, Lower Bay - Breakfast & Lunch. Dinner by res. Open Thursday thru Sunday, see ad 492 6508 

Coco‘s Place, Ocar - Open daily for Lunch & Dinner, great harbour view, ...we are here to welcome you! 458 3463 

Jack‘s Bar, PM Beach - Open daily for Breakfast from 9am. Lunch & Dinner daily. See ad page 2 458 3809 

Keegan’s Beachside – Open Mon - Fri 11am, Sat & Sun 10am, open air seating, eat in & Takeaway. Happy Hour 5.30-7pm 458 3530 

Mac’s Pizza - Friday Happy Hour Specials 4-7pm. Open Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 1-10pm, Sun 12noon, Mon 12-9pm,Tues-Thurs 8am 458 3474 

Papa’s, Ocar - Open today from 4pm. Enjoy Dinner on our terrace, great harbour view! For opening hours see ad on page 2 457 3443 

Fernando‘s Hideaway - Daily for dinner by res. only. Takeaways available, pls. call by noon. Closed Sundays 458 3758 

Bar One - Open Friday to Sunday from 12.30pm! Group bookings Mon - Thurs, 48 hours notice please! See ad p. 3 533 5115 

Bequia Heritage Museum - Open today 10am-1pm! Adm. EC$25 (kids free). 20% off 4 or more! See ad p. 3 532 9554 

Papa’s, Ocar - Open today from 11am. All day Drinks Specials! Dinner (& lunch by reservation), live sports TV 457 3443 

Sugar Reef Café@French House - Closed for maintenance until futher notice, see ad! 458 3400 

Keegan’s Beachside – Saturday BBQ, 6pm: Chicken, fish, ribs, pork, steak, goat water & more! 458 3530 

Fernando‘s Hideaway - Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday, reservations please! 458 3758 

Mac’s Pizza - Open daily - Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 1-10pm, Sun/Mon 12-9pm,Tues-Thurs 8am-9pm. See ad! 458 3474 

Vinlec Scheduled Outage - Level, Spring, Port Elizabeth, from 8am - 2pm, see ad page 3 

The Fig Tree - Sunday Brunch from 10am to 2pm. Enjoy your favourites with Samuel Toka on Violin! 457 3008 

La Plage, Hamilton – Open for lunch & dinner by advance (24 hours) res. only! Closed Thurs. 458 3278/431 7706/495 1791 

Doris Fresh Food - Shop open! See ad on page 4 for opening hours and important details & protocols! 458 3625 


Bequia Beach Hotel - We are open! Non-hotel guests welcome in our beachfront restaurant - must reserve! See ad! 458 1600 

Vinlec Scheduled Outage - Industry, from 8am - 12 noon, see ad page 3 

Sugar Reef Café@French House - Closed for maintenance until futher notice, see ad! 458 3400 

Mac’s Café - Tues - Fri 8am -12 noon. Speciality coffee & tea, home-made baked goods! See ad page 2 458 3474 

Vinlec Scheduled Outage - Spring, from 8am - 12 noon, see ad page 3 


Jack‘s Bar, PM Beach - Today only - open from 5pm in order to facilitate an event during the day! 458 3809 

Tantie Pearl’s – Open for Lunch & Dinner - great view, sunset cocktails! Closed Sundays VHF 68/457 3160/527 1628 

Petra‘s Restaurant, Lower Bay - Eat in or Takeaways - please call for more details! 526 4486 

Dawn’s Café, Lower Bay - Breakfast & Lunch. Dinner by res. Open Thursday thru Sunday, see ad! 492 6508 

Maranne’s Ice Cream - Orders by phone & email only. Shop closed. See ad for details on page 3! 593 7264 

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Eating Out / TAKEAWAY 

WE ARE OPEN! 

Our Restaurant welcomes non-hotel Guests - 

please call to reserve! 

Spacious seating - Casual elegant beachfront setting 

Dining strictly by Reservation only - call 458 1600 

BEQUIA'S ONLY FLOATING BAR 

FRESH COCKTAILS, BAR SWINGS, FRIENDLY 

BARTENDERS AND THE BEST SUNSET VIEW! 

OPEN FRI & SAT & SUN 12:30PM - 8PM 

FOR FREE SHUTTLE OR MORE INFO 

CALL +1 784 533 5115 

PLEASE NOTE THAT COVID PROTOCOL APPLIES 

MAX 20 CUSTOMERS ON ABOARD AT A TIME 

AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE GROUP BOOKINGS 

MON TO THURS - 48 HOURS NOTICE PLEASE! 

Jack’s Beach Bar 

Princess Margaret Beach 

Open Daily: Breakfast 9am - 11.30am Lunch & Dinner! 

Favourite menu items - full bar - Takeaways available 

Happy Hour daily from 5pm to 7pm Spacious comfortable seating 

Call & WhatsApp: 529 4692 for reservations (strongly encouraged) https://jacksbeachbar.com 

mac’s pizza & Kitchen 

• Fri 8am-10pm • Sat 1pm-10pm 

• Sun/Mon 12 noon-9pm • Tues-Thurs 8am-9pm 

Friday Happy Hour 4-7pm: $15 Appetizer Plate, 

$5 Sparrow Mix, $10 Cocktail Special, 

$12 Glass New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 

mac’s Café: 

Tuesday - Friday 8am - 12 noon 

Specialty Coffee & Tea, 

home-made Baked Goods! 

The health of our staff and our community 

is of paramount importance to us! 

Located on the Belmont Walkway, just past Dive Adventures 

458 3474 / 528 1854 

Fabulous Sunset & Harbour Views 

from our unique 

360 Degrees Roof Terrace 

* KITCHEN ALWAYS OPEN TILL 10PM! * 

Watch your Favourite Sports LIVE at Papa’s 

Check for event times! 

Fresh Grilled Lobsters are back on our menu! 

OPENING HOURS 

Monday to Friday: 4pm - until… 

Saturdays: 11am - until… Sundays: 5pm - until… 

Lunch available by reservation - please call! 

PAPA’S DAILY DRINKS SPECIALS TILL 6PM 

Rum/Vodka/Gin + Mix $8 • Rum Punch $8 • Hairoun/Carib $6 

Res: 457-3443 / 455 5463 VHF CH 68 Free WiFi 

We are closed 

for OUR annual maintenance 

until further notice! 

Happy Hour 4-7pm 

SUGAR REEF CAFÉ IS NOW OPERATING AT A UNIQUE LOCATION 

IN OUR HILLSIDE HISTORIC FRENCH HOUSE 

BRUNCH WITH A BREATHTAKING VIEW on our wrap-around veranda from 11am - 4pm 

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS - 2 for 1 Sugar Reef Rum Punch & Hairoun beer from 4 - 6pm 

CANDLELIGHT DINNERS - ONLY BY RESERVATION!!! Please book your table before 6pm 

OPEN ONLY ON WEEKENDS SAT & SUN 11AM - 9PM 

WE ARE 

LOCATED AT 

INDUSTRY BAY 

Closed for Maintenance 

until Further Notice! 

AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE BOOKINGS MON - FRI 

(48 HOURS NOTICE PLEASE!) 

CALL +1 784 458 3400 

WHATSAPP +1 784 533 9700 

INFO@SUGARREEFBEQUIA.COM

Eating Out 

Dawn’s Café - Lower Bay 

Delicious Home Cooking in idyllic Garden Setting 

B’fast & Lunch. Dinner by Res. Open Thurs thru Sunday 

TAKEAWAYS available - Please call in the morning! 

No Credit Cards 

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Located at the end of Lower Bay Tel: 492 6508 

activities & Local Information 

THE BEQUIA HERITAGE MUSEUM 

Boat Museum and air-conditioned Gallery 

A fascinating insight into Bequia’s history and maritime heritage 

from Amerindian times to the present day 

MARANNE’S 

HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 

Shop Closed - OrderS only 

by 10am on Tuesdays by phone/email! 

Pick up Wednesdays at the Shop from 11-12 noon 

Tel: 593 7264 marannehazell@gmail.com 

Bequia 

Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964 

OPEN AGAIN FROM MONDAY 11 T H OCTOBER! 

Mondays, Wednesdays & F r i d a ys f r o m1 0 a m t o 1 p m 

Admission: EC$25 / US$10 

Groups of 4 or more: 20% discount 

Kids under 12 (with adults) free 

Guided tours by appointment 

bequiaheritage@gmail.com tel: 532 8555 or 532 9554 (out of hours) 

LOCATED AT ST. HILLARY, FRIENDSHIP BAY 

Visit our Tourism Office! 

MASKS MUST BE WORN 

TOURISM ASSOCIATION 

www.bequiatourism.com 

Advice on accommodation, tours, daytrips, plus stamps, postcards, 

newspapers, flags, souvenir maps & beach towels 

Open Daily Please wear a mask! Located opposite Customs/Revenue building 

Scheduled Outages in Bequia 

Sun 17th Oct Level, Spring, Port Elizabeth 8am - 2pm 

Tues 19th Oct Industry 8am - 12 noon 

Wed 20th Oct Spring 8am - 12 noon 

Yacht Garbage Disposal 

Ashore, there is only one place to dispose of yacht garbage 

– the skips located off the Fish Market Jetty next to the Vegetable Market. 

These are reserved exclusively for yachties’ use. 

Alternatively, yacht garbage may be delivered “at sea” to Daffodil Marine 

or other reliable water taxis 

Charge usually $3.00 to $5.00 per bag. 

Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence! 

latest Weather Information! 

For detailed analysis of current and future weather during the Hurricane Season, visit: 

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#Two 

or: https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane 

or: http://trackthetropics.com 

For local weather advisories, watches and warnings and other National Emergency / Disaster advice, 

check the SVG NEMO website here: http://www.nemo.gov.vc/nemo/ 

ADVENTURES IN THE TRADE WIND 

by Richard Dey 

The Story of Morris Nicholson, Pioneer 

Charterboat Skipper 

“... a well-told, interesting tale that weaves Dey’s 

conversations with Nicholson into the history of the 

early days of the charter industry in the Caribbean.” 

- YACHTING Available from Amazon, Xlibris 

Books / Publications 

The Bequia 

Perspectives Novels 

Available in print 

and eBook formats 

http://tinyurl.com/jl6gu7o

services / shopping / Provisioning 

Bequia Tech 

Full Service Business, Internet Café & Technology Center 

• Air Conditioned for your Comfort • 

Print/Fax/Scan/Laminate/Photo Copy - Color/BW 

Passport & Photo Printing • Business Cards, Flyers, Programmes, etc. 

Point of Sale Systems: Restaurant / Retail programming 

Cell Phone Accessories & Chargers 

Mask required! Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 2pm 

Located on the Front Street - Digicel Building Entrance 

Tel: 433-3555 · Fax: 516-504-3008 · Info@bequiatech.com · www.bequiatech.com 

Doris’ Fresh Food 

& Yacht Provisioning 

Only VACCINATED Customers with proof of vaccination will be allowed inside! 

Wear mask & sanitize hands! No entry for New Arrivals until 7 days have passed 

Un-vaccinated & New Arrivals: Orders Only - by phone/email or WhatsApp! 

Opening hours: Monday - Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-3pm Closed Sundays 

WhatsApp/Signal: +1 784 528 8568 Tel: 458 3625 

doris_freshfood@yahoo.com See also: www.dorisfreshfood.com 

NJ’s Technology Services 

~ Innovation into Technology ~ 

Sales & Services including Desktop & Laptop Upgrades 

Cellphone Setup & Accessories 

CCTV Cameras & Accessories, LED Lights, Printers 

Cash Registers / Point of Sale Systems 

Vehicle Audio, Stationery and more! 

Located Back Street, left turn from Knights Trading 

njstechonolgyservices@gmail.com Tel: 1 784 457 3140 Mon to Fri 9am - 4pm 

Open 9 AM to 5 PM daily - closed Sundays 

Located behind the Anglican Church in Port Elizabeth 

All sales support local artists and help sustain our nonprofit organization 

Come visit our boutique and 

production centre located 

in the picturesque harbour 

town of Port Elizabeth — just 

a short walk from the ferry 

wharf and main dinghy dock. 

www.thehubsvg.com info@thehubsvg.com 1 (784) 530 9185 @thehubcollective 

Westside Rental & Car detailing 

Call 529-5005 or 530-7813 for more Information! 

BACK STREET 

PORT ELIZABETH, BEQUIA 

SVG 

INFO@BEQUIATHREADWORKS.COM 

WWW.BEQUIATHREADWORKS.COM 

Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Chiropractor 

Dr. Gregory Thomas 

Bequia: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm 

NEW Location: Brick House, Back Street, phone 458-3937 

Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm 

Kenmars Mall, Halifax Street, ground floor 

For appointments phone 485-6449 

health & Fitness 

FRIENDS OF BEQUIA HOSPITAL 

A Registered Charity 

We rely on donations to maintain adequate 

medical supplies for the Bequia Hospital & Clinic 

providing healthcare for everyone on Bequia. 

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY! 

Donations in a sealed, addressed envelope can be left 

at the Bequia Tourism Office. For more info call: 457 3232 

friendsofbequiahospital@gmail.com

Apartment & Villa Rentals / Hotels / real estate 

BUILDING LOTS for sale! 

1-Acre From only US$100,000 

(less than US$2.50 per sq.ft) 

Stunning Atlantic Ocean Views • Concrete Road 

Electricity/Cable/Telephone already in place 

For Details call Tel: (784) 493-4711 

Email: emmett@islandpace.com 

PROPERTY FOR SALE 

BEQUIA - BELMONT 

4 Apartments Rental Income Property 

plus Owner's Residence (or 5th apartment) 

E-mail: seashellsbq@hotmail.com 

Details at www.seashellsbequia.com 

• SALE NOW ON - 20% off stays from 1st November to 20th December 2021 • 

boutique villa & apartments 

Stunning location & panoramic views 

Nestled between Lower Bay and Princess Margaret beaches 

WiFi, aircon, sun decks, 1 - 4 bed options 

www.thelookoutbequia.com 

Tel: Bequia +1 784 527-2377 | UK 07815 627 955 | E-mail: louise@thelookoutbequia.com 

Bequia 

Harbour 

The Wheres 

& Whats 

Bequia Tourism 

Association 

www.bequiatourism.com 

Phone: (784) 458 3286 

bequiatourism@vincysurf.com 

Dinghy 

Dock 

$ 

T 

Day Charters / 

Cruise Ship Tenders 

Bank 

St. Michael’s Catholic Church 

Fuel Dock/ 

Bequia Marina 

Market Dock 

Admiralty Bay 

Model Boat Shop 

Yacht Garbage 

Containers 

Public Toilets 

Post Office, Customs 

& Immigration 

Tourism Association Office 

Main Ferry Dock 

Market Square 

New Dinghy Dock 

Port Elizabeth 

T 

Front Street 

Dinghy Dock St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829) 

Belmont Walkway 

Gas Station 

Back Street 

Almond Tree 

Clive Tannis Playing Field 

Basketball 

Football & Cricket 

$ 

Doctor’s 

Office 

Hospital 

Pharmacy 

+ 

Police 

Station

BEQUIA 

Bequia Heritage Museum 

Bequia Hospital (24 hrs) 458 3294 

Bequia Clinic 457 3328 

Dr. Lugo (private appts/visits) 534 0376 

Paget Farm Clinic 458 3302 

Imperial Pharmacy 458 3373, after hours 458 3025 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Bequia Police Station 458 3350 

VHF 16 “ZedQS Bequia” 

Coastguard 457 4578 

VHF 16 “Juliet8Bravo” 

Post Office 

Mon - Fri: 9am-12 noon, 1pm-3pm 

Cruisers’ Net: VHF 68 Mon-Sat 8am Weather & Local Info 

Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pm 

Overtime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement. 

24/7 SVG COVID-19 HOTLINE: 1 (784) 534-4325 coronavirustaskforcesvg@gmail.com 

Bequia Ferry Shedule: 

For current weekly schedule see Bequia Express website here: 

www.bequiaexpress.com 

Bequia this Week Email Updates! 

If you would like to receive our regular email updates with all the latest 

Covid-19 related news and more, please contact us at outhouse@vincysurf.com 

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Covid-19 Protocols 

and Arrival Information 

A) Latest PROTOCOL FOR FULLY Vaccinated TRAVELLERS ENTERING SVG 

To access this document click here: 

http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents 

or download directly from the link (left) below 

B) Latest PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELLERS ENTERING SVG BY YACHT 

To access this document, click here: 

http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents or the link (centre) below 

For authorised website assisting yachts with Entry and Quarantine requirements see: 

https://svgarrivals.com 

C) Latest PROTOCOL FOR UN-Vaccinated Travellers Entering SVG 

To access this document click here: 

http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents or the link (right) below 

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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO) 

MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY ST. 

VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES WEST INDIES 

Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or 

nemosvg@gov.vc 

HEALTH SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE 

PROTOCOL FOR THE ENTRY OF TRAVELLERS TO ST. VINCENT AND 

THE GRENADINES VIA VESSEL 

AIM: The safe entry of vessels into St. Vincent and the Grenadines in a manner that reduces the risk 

of the importation and subsequent transmission of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 

OBJECTIVES: 

1. To establish the risk of arriving vessels and passengers introducing new COVID-19 to SVG; 

2. To minimize the exposure of residents of SVG to new COVID-19; 

3. Early identification of potential exposure to new COVID-19, and 

4. Early containment of new COVID-19. 

ESTABLISH RISK OF ARRIVING TRAVELLER: 

1. The POE’s currently accessible are Blue Lagoon, Wallilabou, Bequia, Union and Port 

Kingstown. 

2. All arriving yachts must request permission for entry at least five (5) days in advance, 

by e-mail to SVG Arrivals at svgarrivals@gmail.com, and must submit a Request for 

Entry and Quarantine Form and copies of vaccine certificates in English which will be 

validated pre arrival. 

ENTERING BY YACHT 

3. At least 24 hours before arrival, send pre - entry negative PCR test results and estimated 

time of arrival to svgarrivals@gmail.com. 

4. Also complete Sail Clear www.sailclear.com 

5. Also complete a Pre-Arrival Form https://stv.servicedx.com/travelform for each 

passenger. 

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 

Health, Wellness and the Environment. 

Updated August 17th, 

www.begos.com/vax_traveller.pdf www.begos.com/covidyachts.pdf www.begos.com/novax_traveller.pdf 

The full suite of SVG Covid-19 Visitor Arrival Protocols and Associated Documents, including 

Pre-Arrival Travel Form and Approved Accommodation for mandatory quarantine, can be be found here: 

http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php 

To download latest Approved Quarantine Accommodation List as of August 12th 2021 directly, see here: 

https://www.begos.com/covidaccommodation.pdf 

To access the Online Application for PCR exit testing, see here: 

http://govapp.gov.vc/application/testrequestform 

For an extensive list of SVG Covid-19 Guidance Documents, incl. for Mass Gatherings, see here: 

http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-guidance-documents 

PROTOCOLS ARE SUBJECT TO REGULAR UPDATES. TRAVELLERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK 

WITH THE CORONAVIRUS TASK FORCE TO CONFIRM THE MOST CURRENT REQUIREMENTS 

24/7 SVG COVID-19 HOTLINE: 1 (784) 534-4325 coronavirustaskforcesvg@gmail.com 

See next page for latest SVG Government Covid-19 info...


MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY 

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES 

WEST INDIES 

Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc 

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PRESS RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

October 20 th , 2021 

Contact: Chief Medical Officer, 

Chair, Health Services Subcommittee 

National Emergency Committee 

Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines 

NINETY-TWO (92) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

TWO (2) DEATHS 

Sixty-three (63) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and twenty-two 

(222) samples collected on Monday October 18 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 28.3%. Three 

(3) of the new cases were detected on entry screening in passengers entering via sea and air from 

Grenada, the British Virgin Islands and the United States of America. Two (2) of the three (3) 

imported cases were unvaccinated. Sixty-four (64) rapid antigen positives were reported from flu 

clinics on October 18 th , 2021. 

Twenty-nine (29) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty (160) 

samples collected on Tuesday October 19 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 18.1%. Twenty-six 

(26) rapid antigen positives were reported from flu clinics on October 19 th , 2021. 

HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS 

There are currently three (3) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All 

are unvaccinated. Thirty-three (33) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton 

Cato Memorial Hospital. Thirty-one (31) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is fully 

vaccinated and one (1) is partially vaccinated. 

COVID-19 DEATHS 

An 81-year-old male who tested positive for COVID-19 on October 16 th , 2021, died on October 

20 th , 2021. The patient, who was admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Memorial Hospital, 

had no known underlying conditions and was unvaccinated. A 55-year-old female who tested 

positive for COVID-19 on October 19 th , 2021, died on October 19 th , 2021. The patient, who died 

on admission to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Memorial Hospital, had no known underlying 

conditions and was unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death toll from COVID-19 to fifty-six 

(56). 

COVID-19 SUMMARY 

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Thirty-four (34) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand six hundred 

and ninety-nine (1699) cases are currently active and fifty-six (56) persons with COVID-19 have 

died. Four thousand and seven hundred and twenty-nine (4729) cases of COVID-19 and two 

thousand, nine hundred and seventy-four (2974) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and 

the Grenadines since March 2020. 

In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and 

the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease 

and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by 

everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds, 

physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been 

proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the 

COVID-19 virus. 

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TEN (10) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

ONE (1) DEATH 

NEW COVID-19 POSITIVE CASES 

Ten (10) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from eighty-two (82) samples collected on 

Sunday October 17 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 12.2%. One (1) of the new cases was 

detected on entry screening in a fully vaccinated passenger from the United States of America. 


There are currently eight (8) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All 

are unvaccinated. Thirty (30) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato 

Memorial Hospital. Twenty-eight (28) patients are unvaccinated, and two (2) patients are partially 

vaccinated. 


An 82-year-old female who tested positive for COVID-19 on October 5 th , 2021, died on October 

17 th , 2021. The patient, who was admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Memorial Hospital, 

had underlying conditions and was unvaccinated. Her death brings the death toll from COVID-19 

to fifty-four (54). 


Fifty (50) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand six hundred and 

forty-three (1643) cases are currently active and fifty-four (54) persons with COVID-19 have died. 

Four thousand and six hundred and thirty-seven (4637) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, 

nine hundred and forty (2940) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines 

since March 2020. 

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FOUR (4) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Four (4) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and seventy-nine (179) 

samples collected on Saturday October 16 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 2.2%. Eleven (11) 

rapid antigen positives cases were reported from flu clinics on October 16 th , 2021. 


There are currently eight (8) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All 



vaccinated. 


Thirty-seven (37) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand six hundred 

and eighty-four (1684) cases are currently active and fifty-three (53) persons with COVID-19 have 

died. Four thousand and six hundred and twenty-seven (4627) cases of COVID-19 and two 

thousand, eight hundred and ninety (2890) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the 

Grenadines since March 2020. 








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PRESS RELEASE 







TWO HUNDRED AND FIVE (205) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

SIX (6) DEATHS 


● Thirty-two (32) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and fiftythree 

(353) samples collected on Saturday October 9 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 

9.1%. Nineteen (19) rapid antigen positives cases were reported from flu clinics on October 

9 th , 2021. 

● Eight (8) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and thirteen (113) 

samples collected on Sunday October 10th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 7.1%. Thirteen 

(13) rapid antigen positives cases were reported from flu clinics on October 10th, 2021. 

● Fifty (50) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and seventyfour 

(374) samples collected on Monday October 11th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 

13.4%. Thirty-nine (39) rapid antigen positives cases were reported from flu clinics on 

October 11th, 2021. Four (4) of the new cases were detected on entry screening from 

Canada, the United Kingdom and Nigeria. 

● Twenty-two (22) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and 

seventy-four (274) samples collected on Tuesday October 12th, 2021, resulting in a 

positivity of 8.0%. Thirty-one (31) rapid antigen positives cases were reported from flu 

clinics on October 12th, 2021. 

● Thirty-seven (37) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and 

seventy-one (371) samples collected on Wednesday October 13th, 2021, resulting in a 

positivity of 10.0%. Thirty-seven (37) rapid antigen positives cases were reported from flu 

clinics on October 13th, 2021. 

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● Forty-two (42) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and forty 

(240) samples collected on Thursday October 14th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 17.5%. 

Thirty-four (34) rapid antigen positives cases were reported from flu clinics on October 

14th, 2021. 

● Fourteen (14) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and fortyfive 

(145) samples collected on Friday October 15th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 

9.7%. Seventeen (17) rapid antigen positives cases were reported from flu clinics on 

October 15th, 2021. 


There are currently seven (7) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All 



vaccinated. 


Six (6) additional COVID-19 deaths have been recorded. 

● A 74-year-old female with underlying conditions tested positive for COVID-19 on October 

3 rd , 2021, and died on October 15 th , 2021. 

● A 35-year-old male with no underlying conditions tested positive for COVID-19 on October 

11 th , 2021, and died on October 15 th , 2021. 

● A 68-year-old male with underlying conditions tested positive for COVID-19 on October 15 th , 

2021, and died on October 16 th , 2021. 

● A 49-year-old female with underlying conditions tested positive for COVID-19 on September 

28 th , 2021, and died on October 16 th , 2021. 





All the patients died of COVID-19 pneumonia and were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death 

toll from COVID-19 to fifty-three (53). 


Thirteen (13) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand seven hundred 

and seventeen (1717) cases are currently active and fifty-three (53) persons with COVID-19 have 

died. Four thousand and six hundred and thirty-three (4623) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, 

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TWO HUNDRED AND ONE (201) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

FIVE (5) DEATHS 

One hundred and three (103) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seven hundred 

and seven (707) samples collected on Thursday October 7th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 

14.6%. Four (4) of the new cases were imported cases. Fourteen (14) rapid antigen positives cases 

were reported from flu clinics on October 7 th , 2021. 

An additional ninety-eight (98) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from four hundred 

and eighty-one (481) samples collected on Friday October 8 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 

20.4%. One (1) of the new cases was detected during exit screening. Thirty-five (35) rapid antigen 

positive cases were reported from flu clinics on October 8 th , 2021. 

There are currently seven (7) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All 

are unvaccinated. Nineteen (19) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato 

Memorial Hospital. Seventeen (17) patients are unvaccinated, and two (2) patients are partially 

vaccinated. 

Five (5) additional COVID-19 deaths have been recorded. An 81-year-old female who tested 

positive for COVID-19 on September 26 th , 2021, was admitted to the COVID ward at the Milton 

Cato Memorial Hospital and died on October 11 th , 2021. A 72-year-old female who tested positive 

for COVID-19 on October 9 th , 2021, was admitted to the COVID ward at the Milton Cato 

Memorial Hospital and died on October 10 th , 2021. A 93-year-old female who tested positive for 

COVID-19 on October 11 th , 2021, died at home on October 14 th , 2021. A 64-year-old male who 

tested positive for COVID-19 on October 5 th , 2021, was admitted to the COVID ward at the Milton 

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Cato Memorial Hospital and died on October 15 th , 2021.A 57-year-old male who died on October 

13 th , 2021, tested positive for COVID-19 during postmortem testing. All the patients died of 

COVID-19 pneumonia, had underlying conditions, and were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the 

death toll from COVID-19 to forty-seven (47). Two (2) other deaths in COVID-19 positive patients 

are currently under investigation. 

Thirty-seven (37) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand five hundred 

and thirty-one (1531) cases are currently active and forty-seven (47) persons with COVID-19 have 

died. Four thousand and four hundred and eighteen (4418) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, 

eight hundred and forty (2840) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines 









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ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE (121) NEW COVID- 

19 CASES 

FOUR (4) DEATHS 

One hundred and twenty-one (121) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from six hundred 

and fifty-six (656) samples collected on Wednesday October 6th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 

18.4%. One (1) of the new cases is an entry screen in a fully vaccinated passenger from St. Lucia. 

Four (4) cases were detected during exit screening. All other cases are contacts of known positive 

cases and persons seeking care. Sixteen (16) rapid antigen positive cases were reported from flu 

clinics. 

There are currently nineteen (19) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. 

Sixteen (16) are unvaccinated, one (1) patient is partially vaccinated, and two (2) patients are fully 

vaccinated. Thirty-four (34) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato 

Memorial Hospital. Thirty-three (33) patients are unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially 

vaccinated. 

Four (4) additional COVID-19 deaths have been recorded. A 77-year-old male who tested positive 

for COVID-19 on October 3 rd , 2021, died at home on October 10 th , 2021, of COVID-19 infection. 

A 61-year-old female who tested positive for COVID-19 on October 2 nd , was admitted to the 

COVID ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital on October 5 th and died on October 11 th , 2021, 

of COVID-19 pneumonia. Another 61-year-old female who tested positive for COVID-19 on 

September 24th, 2021, died on October 11 th , 2021, while admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the 

Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. A 79-year-old male patient tested positive for COVID-19 on 

October 3 rd , 2021 and died on October 13 th , 2021. All the patients were unvaccinated. Their deaths 

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bring the death toll from COVID-19 to forty-two (42). Six (6) other deaths in COVID-19 positive 

patients are currently under investigation. 

One hundred and ten (110) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand 

three hundred and seventy-two (1372) cases are currently active and forty-two (42) persons with 

COVID-19 have died. Four thousand and two hundred and seventeen (4217) cases of COVID-19 

and two thousand, eight hundred and three (2803) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent 

and the Grenadines since March 2020. 

Kindly note that the number of active cases in release dated 10 th October 2021, was 1365 

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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE (131) NEW COVID-19 

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One hundred and thirty-one new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from six hundred and 

fifty-eight (658) samples processed on Tuesday October 5th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 20%. 

All cases are contacts of known positive cases and persons seeking care. 

There are currently fifteen (15) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. 

Fourteen (14) are unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. Thirty-six (36) patients 

are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Thirty-four (34) 

patients are unvaccinated, one (1) patient is fully vaccinated, and one (1) patient is partially 

vaccinated. 

Five (5) additional COVID-19 deaths have been recorded on Friday October 8 th , and Saturday 

October 9 th , 2021. A 94-year-old male who tested positive for COVID-19 on admission to the 

COVID ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital died on October 8 th , 2021, of COVID-19 

pneumonia. The second patient is a 60-year-old female who tested positive for COVID-19 on 

September 27th, 2021, died on October 8 th , 2021, while admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the 

Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. The third patient is a 34-year-old female who tested positive for 

COVID-19 on September 22, 2021 and died on October 8 th , 2021. The fourth patient is a 70-yearold 

female with pre-existing conditions who tested positive for COVID-19 on admission to the 

COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital on October 4 th , 2021 and died of a COVID- 

19 pneumonia on October 8 th , 2021. The fifth patient is a 77-year-old male who tested positive for 

COVID-19 on October 5 th , 2021 and died at home with complications of COVID-19 on October 

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9 th , 2021. All the patients were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death toll from COVID-19 to 

thirty-eight (38). 

One hundred and sixty-one (161) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One 

thousand two hundred and eighty-six (1286) cases are currently active and thirty-eight (38) persons 

with COVID-19 have died. Four thousand and ninety-six (4096) cases of COVID-19 and two 

thousand, six hundred and ninety-three (2693) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and 


The established public health interventions of detection, testing and quarantining or isolation 

continue aimed at containing and suppressing this current major outbreak. The increased testing 

associated with these public health interventions coupled with the large number of requests for exit 

screens from travelers leaving St. Vincent and the Grenadines has resulted in a significant backlog 

of samples awaiting PCR processing at the Molecular Lab Unit (MLU). This back log, estimated 

to be 800 samples, should be cleared in 48 hours. 

The strict enforcement of and compliance with all protocols and recommendations are required by 

everyone if the current outbreak, powered by the highly contagious and deadlier Delta and Gamma 

variants of the (SARS-CoV-2) virus which causes COVID-19, is to be contained. The correct and 

consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and 

immunization with available vaccines have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being 

infected, getting sick and or dying from the COVID-19 virus. 

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NINETY-NINE (99) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Ninety-nine (99) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from five hundred and seventeen 

(517) samples processed on Monday October 4th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 19.1%. One (1) 

imported case was detected in a fully vaccinated passenger from Denmark. Two (2) other cases 

were detected on exit screening. All other cases are contacts of known positive cases and persons 

seeking care. 

There are currently twenty-three (23) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation 

Facility. Twenty-one (21) are unvaccinated and two (2) patients are fully vaccinated. Twenty-one 

(21) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Nineteen 

(19) patients are unvaccinated, and two (2) patients are partially vaccinated. 

Three (3) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand and four hundred 

(1400) cases are currently active and thirty-three (33) persons with COVID-19 have died. Three 

thousand nine hundred and sixty-five (3965) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, five hundred 

and thirty-two (2532) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since 

March 2020. 








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TWENTY-EIGHT (28) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Twenty-eight (28) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-two 

(162) samples processed on Sunday October 3 rd , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 17.3%. Four (4) 

cases were detected on exit screening. All other cases are contacts of known positive cases and 

persons seeking care. 

There are currently twenty-one (21) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation 

Facility. Nineteen (19) are unvaccinated and two (2) patients are fully vaccinated. Thirty-two (32) 

patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Thirty-one 

(31) are unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. 

Three (3) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand and three hundred 

and four (1304) cases are currently active and thirty-three (33) persons with COVID-19 have died. 

Three thousand eight hundred and sixty-six (3866) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, five 

hundred and twenty-nine (2529) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines 









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SIXTY-TWO (62) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Sixty-two (62) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and nine (309) 

samples processed on Saturday October 2 nd , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 20.1%. Two (2) cases 

were detected on exit screening. All other cases are contacts of known positive cases and persons 

seeking care. 


Facility. Nineteen (19) are unvaccinated and two (2) patients are fully vaccinated. Thirty-two (32) 

patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Thirty-one 


Four (4) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand and two hundred and 

seventy-nine (1279) cases are currently active and thirty-three (33) persons with COVID-19 have 

died. Three thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight (3838) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, 

five hundred and twenty-six (2526) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the 









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ONE HUNDRED (100) NEW COVID-19 CASES 


One hundred (100) COVID-19 positive cases were reported from five hundred and thirty-six (536) 

samples processed on Friday October 1 st , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 18.7%. Fourteen (14) 

cases were detected on exit screening. All other cases are contacts of known positive cases and 

persons seeking care. 

Five (5) additional COVID-19 deaths have been recorded between Saturday October 2 nd and 

Monday October 4 th , 2021. A 74-year-old female who tested positive for COVID-19 on admission 

to the COVID ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital on October 2 nd , died of COVID 

pneumonia during the afternoon of the same day. The second patient is a 66-year-old female who 

tested positive for COVID-19 on September 26th, 2021, and died at home of complications of 

COVID-19 on October 2, 2021. The third patient is a 39-year-old female who tested positive for 

COVID-19 on September 28, 2021 and died on October 3 rd of COVID-19 pneumonia. The fourth 

patient is a 54-year-old male with pre-existing conditions who tested positive for COVID-19 on 

admission to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital on September 27, 2021 

and died of a COVID-19 pneumonia on October 3 rd . The fifth patient is a 56-year-old female who 

tested positive for COVID-19 on October 1, 2021, was admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the 

Milton Cato Memorial Hospital on October 3 rd and died of COVID-19 pneumonia on October 4 th . 

All of the patients were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death toll from COVID-19 to thirtythree 

(33). 



There are currently twenty (20) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. 

Eighteen (18) are unvaccinated and two (2) patients are fully vaccinated. Twenty-nine (29) patients 

are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Twenty-six (26) are 

unvaccinated, three (3) patients are fully vaccinated. 

Twenty-four (24) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand and two 

hundred and twenty-one (1221) cases are currently active and thirty-three (33) persons with 

COVID-19 have died. Three thousand seven hundred and seventy-six (3776) cases of COVID-19 

and two thousand, five hundred and twenty-two (2522) recoveries have been recorded in St. 

Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020. 








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October 2 nd , 2021 

Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair 

Health Services Subcommittee 



ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN (113) NEW COVID-19 

CASES 


One hundred and thirteen (113) COVID-19 positive cases were reported from six hundred and 

sixty-six (666) samples processed on Thursday September 30th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 

17%. One (1) case was detected on exit screening. All other cases are contacts of known positive 

cases and persons seeking care. Twenty-two (22) rapid antigen positive results were reported for 

Thursday September 30th, 2021. 

Two (2) additional COVID-19 deaths have been recorded on October 1 st , 2021. One patient is a 

52-year-old female who tested positive for COVID-19 on September 30 th , 2021 and was referred 

to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. The second patient is a 47-year-old 

female who tested positive for COVID-19 on September 29th, 2021. Both patients died of COVID- 

19 pneumonia and were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death toll from COVID-19 to twentyeight 

(28). 

There are currently eighteen (18) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. 

Sixteen (16) are unvaccinated and two (2) patients are fully vaccinated. Twenty-five (25) patients 

are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Twenty-two (22) are 

unvaccinated, three (3) patients are fully vaccinated. 

Fifty-four (54) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand and one 

hundred and fifty (1150) cases are currently active and twenty-eight (28) persons with COVID-19 

have died. Three thousand six hundred and seventy-six (3676) cases of COVID-19 and two 

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FIFTY-FIVE (55) NEW COVID-19 CASES 


Fifty-five (55) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and fifty-six (356) 

samples processed on Wednesday September 29th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 15.4%. Four 

(4) cases were detected on exit screening. All other cases are contacts of known positive cases and 

persons seeking care. Forty-four (44) rapid antigen positive results were reported for Wednesday 

September 29 th , 2021. 

Five persons died during the period September 30th, 2021, to October 1 st , 2021, of COVID-19 

pneumonia. One patient is a 44-year-old male who tested positive for COVID-19 on September 

28 th , 2021. The second patient is a 46-year-old male who tested positive for COVID-19 on 

September 19th, 2021. The third patient is an 87-year-old male who tested positive for COVID-19 

on September 27 th , 2021. Another patient is a 50-year-old male who tested positive for COVID- 

19 on September 28th, 2021, and the fifth patient is a 27-year-old female who tested positive for 

COVID-19 on September 29 th , 2021. All patients were admitted to the COVID-19 ward at Milton 

Cato Memorial Hospital. All patients were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death toll from 

COVID-19 to twenty-six (26). 

There are currently twenty-two (22) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation 

Facility. Twenty-one (21) are unvaccinated and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated. Twenty-nine 

(29) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Twentysix 

(26) are unvaccinated, two (2) patients are partially vaccinated, and one (1) patient is fully 

vaccinated. 

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Eight (8) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand and ninety-three 

(1093) cases are currently active and twenty-six (26) persons with COVID-19 have died. Three 

thousand, five hundred and sixty-three (3563) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, four hundred 

and forty-four (2444) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 

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September 29th, 2021 





EIGHTY-FIVE (85) NEW COVID-19 CASES 


Eighty-five (85) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and ninety-seven 

(397) samples processed on Tuesday September 28th, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 21.4%. 

All cases are contacts of known positive cases and persons seeking care. Forty-nine (49) rapid 

antigen positive results were reported for Tuesday September 28 th , 2021. 

Two persons died on September 29th, 2021, of COVID-19 pneumonia. One is a 62-year-old male 

who tested positive for COVID-19 on September 14 th , was admitted to the Argyle Isolation Facility 

on September 20 th , and later transferred to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial 

Hospital. The second patient is a 60-year-old male who tested positive for COVID-19 on 

September 25th, 2021, and was admitted to the COVID-19 ward at Milton Cato Memorial 

Hospital. Both of the deceased had underlying conditions and were unvaccinated. Their deaths 

bring the death toll from COVID-19 to twenty-one (21). 

There are currently twenty-two (22) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation 

Facility. Twenty-one (21) are unvaccinated and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated. Fourteen (14) 

patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Thirteen (13) 

are unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. 

Sixteen (16) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand and fifty-one 

(1051) cases are currently active and twenty-one (21) persons with COVID-19 have died. Three 

thousand five hundred and eight (3508) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, four hundred and 

thirty-six (2436) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 

2020. 

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FIFTY-FOUR (54) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Fifty-four (54) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and one (301) 

samples processed on Monday September 27th, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 17.9%. Two 

(2) cases were detected on exit screen. All other cases are contacts of known positive cases and 

persons seeking care. Twenty-four (24) rapid antigen positive results were reported for Monday 

September 27 th , 2021. 


Facility. Twenty (20) are unvaccinated and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated. Fourteen (14) 

patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Eight (8) are 

unvaccinated, one (1) patient is partially vaccinated and the vaccination status of five (5) patients 

is awaiting confirmation. 

Thirteen (13) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Nine hundred and eighty-four 

(984) cases are currently active and nineteen (19) persons with COVID-19 have died. Three 

thousand four hundred and twenty-three (3423) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, four 

hundred and twenty (2420) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since 

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TEN (10) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

ONE (1) DEATH 

Ten (10) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and forty-one (141) 

samples processed on Sunday September 26th, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 7.1%. Two 

(2) cases were detected on exit screen. All other cases are contacts of known positive cases and 

persons seeking care. Eight (8) rapid antigen positive results were reported for Sunday September 

26 th , 2021. 

A 48-year-old female died on September 28th, 2021, of COVID-19 pneumonia. The patient tested 

positive for COVID-19 on September 26 th , 2021, and was admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the 

Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. The deceased had an underlying condition and was unvaccinated. 

Her death brings the death toll from COVID-19 to nineteen (19). 

There are currently nineteen (19) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. 

Eighteen (18) are unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. Fourteen (14) patients 

are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Thirteen (13) are 

unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. 

Nineteen (19) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Nine hundred and forty-three 

(943) cases are currently active and nineteen (19) persons with COVID-19 have died. Three 

thousand three hundred and sixty-nine (3369) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, four hundred 

and seven (2407) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment was informed by CARPHA of the COVID- 

19 sequencing results of four (4) positive samples collected from patient in St. Vincent and the 

Grenadines on August 30 th and 31 st , 2021. The samples were received at the CARPHA lab on 

September 2 nd and 4 th , 2021 and sent to the COVID19 IMPACT Project lab on September 8 th and 

10 th , 2021. The COVID19 IMPACT project lab reported on September 25, 2021, to CARPHA that 

the Gamma variant of concern (VOC) – P.1 was detected in two samples and the Mu variant of 

interest (VOI) – B.1.621.1 was detected in two samples. The samples are from Vincentian residents 

who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 on August 30 th and 31 st , 2021. These adults have not been 

vaccinated against COVID-19. These cases were isolated and have since tested negative for 

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TWENTY-ONE (21) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

ONE (1) DEATH 

Twenty-one (21) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and ninety-one 

(191) samples processed on Saturday September 25th, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 11%. 

One (1) new case was detected on entry screening from Carriacou, and another was detected on 

exit screen. All other cases are contacts of known positive cases and persons seeking care. Ten 

rapid antigen positive results were reported for Saturday September 25 th , 2021. 

A 69-year-old female died on September 27th, 2021, of COVID-19 pneumonia. The patient tested 

positive for COVID-19 on September 22 nd , 2021, and was admitted to the Argyle Isolation Facility. 

The deceased had multiple underlying conditions and was unvaccinated. Her death brings the death 

toll from COVID-19 to eighteen (18). 

There are currently nineteen (19) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the AIF. Eighteen (18) are 

unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. Eleven (11) patients are admitted to the 

COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Ten (10) are unvaccinated and the 

vaccination status of one (1) patient is awaiting confirmation. 

Seven (7) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Nine hundred and fifty-three (953) 

cases are currently active and eighteen (18) persons with COVID-19 have died. Three thousand 

three hundred and fifty-nine (3359) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and 

eighty-eight (2388) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 

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NINETY-ONE (91) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Ninety-one (91) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from six hundred and two (602) 

samples processed on Friday September 24th, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 15.1%. One 

(1) new case was detected on entry screening, and another was detected on exit screen. All other 

cases are contacts of known positive cases and persons seeking care. Flu clinics have recommenced 

operations and have reported forty-nine rapid antigen positive results for Friday September 24 th , 

2021. 


unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. Ten (10) patients are admitted to the 

COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Nine (9) are unvaccinated and the 

vaccination status of one (1) patient is awaiting confirmation. 

Eleven (11) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Nine hundred and forty (940) 

cases are currently active and seventeen (17) persons with COVID-19 have died. Three thousand 

three hundred and thirty-eight (3338) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and 

eighty-one (2381) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 

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EIGHTY-NINE (89) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Eighty-nine (89) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from five hundred and forty-six 

(546) samples processed on Thursday September 23rd, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 

16.3%. 

There are currently twenty (20) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the AIF. Nineteen (19) are 

unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. A further eleven (11) patients have been 

admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Nine (9) are unvaccinated, 

one (1) patient is fully vaccinated and the vaccination status of one (1) patient is awaiting 

confirmation. 

Six (6) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Eight hundred and sixty (860) cases 

are currently active and seventeen (17) persons with COVID-19 have died. Three thousand two 

hundred and forty-seven (3247) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and seventy 

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EIGHTY-SEVEN (87) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Eighty-seven (87) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from four hundred and seventyfour 

(474) samples processed on Wednesday September 22 nd , 2021, resulting in a positivity rate 

of 18.3%. One (1) of the new cases is a fully vaccinated imported case from the United Kingdom 

while another of the new cases was detected on exit screening. All other cases are contacts of 

positives or persons seeking care. 

There are currently twenty (20) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the AIF. Nineteen (19) are 

unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. A further nine (9) patients have been 

admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Eight (8) are unvaccinated 

and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated. 

Seven (7) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Seven hundred and seventy-seven 

(777) cases are currently active and seventeen (17) persons with COVID-19 have died. Three 

thousand one hundred and fifty-eight (3158) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred 

and sixty-four (2364) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 

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ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN (107) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

One hundred and seven (107) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from four hundred and 

ninety (495) samples processed on Tuesday September 21 st , 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 

21.6%. All cases are contacts of positives or persons seeking care. 


unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. A further five (5) patients have been 

admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated and 

the vaccination status of one (1) patient is awaiting verification. 

Twelve (12) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Six hundred and ninety-seven 

(697) cases are currently active and seventeen (17) persons with COVID-19 have died. Three 

thousand seventy-one (3071) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and fifty-seven 









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September 21 st , 2021 





ONE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN (119) NEW COVID-19 

CASES 

ONE (1) DEATH 

One hundred and nineteen (119) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from six hundred 

and fifty-two (652) samples processed on Monday September 20 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity 

rate of 18.3%. All cases are contacts of positives or persons seeking care. 

A 74-year-old male died on September 20th, 2021, of COVID-19 related acute myocardial 

infarction. The patient tested positive for COVID-19 on September 19 th , 2021. The deceased had 

a known underlying condition and was unvaccinated. His death brings the death toll from COVID- 

19 to seventeen (17). 

There are currently twenty-three (23) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the AIF. Twenty-two 


Four (4) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Six hundred and two (602) cases 

are currently active and seventeen (17) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand nine 

hundred and sixty-four (2964) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and forty-five 







proven to significantly reduce the risk of being 1 infected, getting sick and or dying from the 


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WEST INDIES 


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PRESS RELEASE 


September 20 th , 2021 





FIFTEEN (15) NEW COVID-19 CASES 


Fifteen (15) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from ninety (90) samples processed on 

Sunday September 19 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 16.7%. All cases are contacts of 

positives or persons seeking care. 

An 88-year-old female and a 51-year-old male both died on September 20th, 2021, from COVID- 

19 Pneumonia. The patients tested positive for COVID-19 on September 14 th and 17 th , 2021 

respectively. Both deceased persons were unvaccinated. Their death brings the death toll from 

COVID-19 to sixteen (16). 


unvaccinated and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. 

No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and eighty-eight (488) 

cases are currently active and sixteen (16) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand eight 

hundred and forty-five (2845) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and forty-one 









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WEST INDIES 


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THIRTY-NINE (39) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Thirty-nine (39) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and eighty-nine 

(389) samples processed on Saturday September 18 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 10.0%. 

All cases are contacts of positives or persons seeking care. 

There are currently sixteen (16) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the AIF. All are unvaccinated. 

Six (6) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and seventy-five (475) 

cases are currently active and fourteen (14) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand 

eight hundred and thirty (2830) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and fortyone 









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WEST INDIES 


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SIXTY-THREE (63) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Sixty-three (63) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from four hundred and forty-three 

(443) samples processed on Friday September 17 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 14.22%. 

One (1) of the new cases is an imported case from Canada. All other cases are contacts of positives 

or persons seeking care. 

There are currently sixteen (16) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the AIF. 

Three (3) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and forty-two (442) 

cases are currently active and fourteen (14) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand 

seven hundred and ninety-one (2791) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and 

thirty-five (2335) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 

2020. 








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WEST INDIES 


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SIXTY-ONE (61) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Sixty-one (61) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from five hundred and fourteen (514) 

samples processed on Thursday September 16 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 11.9%. 

There are currently eleven (11) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the AIF. Two are unstable. All 

are unvaccinated. 

No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Three hundred and eighty-two (382) cases 

are currently active and fourteen (14) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand seven 

hundred and twenty-eight (2728) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and thirtytwo 









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WEST INDIES 


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ONE MORE DEATH 

Fifty-four (54) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and thirty-eight 

(338) samples processed on Wednesday September 15 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 

15.97%. 

A 56 year old female with pre-existing conditions died at the Argyle Isolation Facility (AIF) on 

September 15th, 2021 from COVID-19 Pneumonia. The patient tested positive for COVID-19 on 

September 9, 2021 after presenting with symptoms typical of COVID-19 and was admitted to the 

AIF on September 10, 2021. The patient was unvaccinated. Her death brings the death toll from 

COVID-19 to fourteen (14). 

There are currently eleven (11) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the AIF. Two are unstable. All 

are unvaccinated. 

One (1) new recovery was noted over the reporting period. Three hundred and twenty-one (321) 

cases are currently active and fourteen (14) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand six 

hundred and sixty-seven (2667) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and thirtytwo 









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Fifty-four (54) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from four hundred and twenty-two 

(422) samples processed on Tuesday September 14 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 12.8%. 

Six (6) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Two hundred and sixty-nine (269) 

cases are currently active and thirteen (13) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand six 

hundred and thirteen (2613) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and thirty-one 



the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission and severe COVID-19 

disease, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by everyone 

is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds, physical 

distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been proven 

to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the COVID-19 

virus. 

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WEST INDIES 


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PRESS RELEASE 







THIRTY-EIGHT (38) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Thirty-eight (38) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and nineteen 

(319) samples processed on Monday September 13 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 11.9%. 

No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Two hundred and twenty-one (221) cases 

are currently active and thirteen (13) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand five 

hundred and fifty-nine (2559) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and twentyfive 








virus. 

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WEST INDIES 


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EIGHT (8) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

ONE (1) DEATH 

Eight (8) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and twenty (120) samples 

processed on Sunday September 12 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 6.7%. 

A 41-year-old female who died suddenly at home on September 9th, 2021, was found to have 

succumbed to COVID-19. She was not previously known to be COVID-19 positive. She had no 

known underlying conditions and was unvaccinated. Her death brings the death toll from COVID- 

19 to thirteen (13). 

Two (2) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One hundred and eighty-three (183) 

cases are currently active and thirteen (13) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand five 

hundred and twenty-one (2521) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and twentyfive 








virus. 

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TWENTY-SIX (26) NEW COVID-19 CASES 

Twenty-six (26) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from four hundred and four (404) 

samples processed on Saturday September 11 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 6.4%. 

No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One hundred and seventy-eight (178) 

cases are currently active and twelve (12) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand five 

hundred and thirteen (2513) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and twentythree 

(2323) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and The Grenadines since March 2020. 







virus. 

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All COVID-19 Government Statistics and Press Releases 

published prior to September 13th 2021 have now been archived. 

To access this data, see link below: 

www.begos.com/covidarchivesvg2021.pdf

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