Bequia this Week - 17th December - 23rd December 2021
A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday with daily updates, giving information about what's on where and when, including Covid-19 info.
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NO. 988<br />
Dec <strong>17th</strong> -<br />
Dec <strong>23rd</strong><br />
Pre - Christmas ISSUE<br />
what * Where * When?<br />
Fri <strong>17th</strong><br />
Update 1<br />
BEQUIA <strong>2021</strong><br />
THIS WEEK<br />
Nationwide One Minute of Silence for the late Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell - 11.00am<br />
Gingerbread Café - Now open daily from 7.30am! Cakes, coffee, light meals & more, see ad page 2 458 3800<br />
The Liming, Adams Bay - Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Dinner Shuttle - see ad page 2 533 0398<br />
Doris Fresh Food - Shop open! See ad page 4 for opening hours and important details & protocols! 458 3625<br />
Frangipani Hotel & Bar - Open daily from 8am for b’fast, drinks, lunch. & dinner (Mon & Fri closed from 4pm) 458 3255<br />
De Reef, Lower Bay - Open daily from 11am until… Daily Happy Hour 4-7pm, spacious seating see ad page 3! 458 3958<br />
Dawn’s Café, Lower Bay - Breakfast & lunch. Dinner by res. Takeaways! Open daily (closed on Mondays) 492 6508<br />
Jack‘s Bar, PM Beach - Open daily from 9am until... 3 for $15 Heineken all weekend, see ad on page 2 458 3809<br />
Mac’s Pizza - Today Happy Hour Specials, Appetizer Plate! Check for weekend specials! See ad page 2 458 3474<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Open today from 11am. Enjoy Dinner on our terrace, great harbour view! Kitchen open til late see ad p. 2 457 3443<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Heritage Museum - Open today 10am - 1pm! Adm. EC$25 (kids free). 20% off 4 or more! See ad p. 3 532 9554<br />
Sat 18th<br />
Sun 19th<br />
Mon 20th<br />
Tues 21st<br />
Wed 22nd<br />
Thurs <strong>23rd</strong><br />
No Vinlec Outages are currently scheduled for the Holiday Period!<br />
Lower Bay Tennis Court - Hire, Coaching, Play. Coaching for groups and individuals, see ad page 3! 491 6012<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Open today from 11am. All day Drinks Specials! Dinner (& lunch by reservation), live sports TV 457 3443<br />
Fernando‘s Hideaway - Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday, reservations preferred please! 458 3758<br />
Mac’s Pizza - Check for weekend specials! Enjoy the sunset on our terrace, see ad on page 2! 458 3474<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach Hotel - We are open! Non-hotel guests welcome in our beachfront restaurant - must reserve! See ad! 458 1600<br />
The Fig Tree - Sunday Brunch from 10am to 2pm. Enjoy your favourites with Samuel Toka on Violin! 457 3008<br />
De Reef, Lower Bay - Open 11am until… Sunday Lunch, Happy Hour 4-7pm. Spacious seating or Takeaway! 458 3958<br />
Frangipani - Sunday Lime & Chill: 5pm til... Drinks & Kitchen Specials: XO Chicken, Slider Burgers, Fries 458 3255<br />
Bar One - Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 12.30pm to 8pm! See ad on page 2 533 5115<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Heritage Museum - Open today 10am - 1pm! Adm. EC$25 (kids free). 20% off 4 or more! See ad p. 3 532 9554<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 />
Grenadine Sea Salt - Tasting Bar & Shop open Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm - 4.30pm. See ad page 3<br />
Mac’s Café - Tues - Fri 8am - 12 noon. Speciality coffee & tea, home-made baked goods! See ad page 2 458 3474<br />
Sugar Reef Café @ French House - Closed for maintenance until futher notice! 458 3400<br />
Maranne’s Ice Cream - Open daily 10am-3pm, incl. Sundays! See ad on page 3! 593 7264<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Heritage Museum - Open today 10am - 1pm! Adm. EC$25 (kids free). 20% off 4 or more! See ad p. 3 532 9554<br />
Bar One - Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 12.30pm to 8pm! See ad on page 2 533 5115<br />
“Friendship Rose” - Sail to Tobago Cays: Breakfast, lunch, snorkelling, all drinks. 150US pp. Children Free! 457 3888/495 0886/9<br />
Petra‘s Restaurant, Lower Bay - Eat in or Takeaways - please call for more details! 526 4486<br />
Frangipani Hotel & Bar - A la carte Dinner with specials, Steel Band - no buffet! Reserve please! 458 3255<br />
Check out the weekly <strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> - online Edition in full color<br />
including up-to-date SVG Covid-19 Information, links to protocols etc.<br />
and our free ‘Love <strong>Bequia</strong>’ postcards archive!<br />
https://www.begos.com
Eating Out<br />
Jack’s Beach Bar<br />
Princess Margaret Beach<br />
New Breakfast Menu available from 9am daily!<br />
Dec 25th – Xmas Day Buffet Lunch - music by Jackie & small band. Served from 12 noon - EC$110 p.p. Closing 6pm!<br />
Dec 26th: Mojito Brunch Party - Fully vaccinated event, 11am-7pm. Reserve tickets at mojito4jouvert@gmail.com<br />
Dec 27th - Open from 11am until… *All Menus will be posted on our social media pages @jacksbeachbar<br />
Happy Hour daily from 5pm to 7pm<br />
Spacious comfortable seating<br />
Call & WhatsApp: 529 4692 for reservations (strongly encouraged) https://jacksbeachbar.com<br />
open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner<br />
Complimentary Evening Shuttle Service<br />
Available to take guests from the Ferry Port at 6.30pm<br />
and return to the Ferry Port at 9pm - Booking is essential!<br />
Now taking bookings for:<br />
Christmas Day Lunch: 3-course Lunch US$50 - 1pm-3pm<br />
Old Years Night Dinner: 6-course Tasting Menu US$70<br />
- served 7pm-9pm<br />
Tel: +1 (784) 533-0398<br />
mac’s pizza & Kitchen<br />
• Friday 8am-10pm • Saturday 1pm-10pm<br />
• Sun/Mon 12 noon-9pm • Tues-Thurs 8am-9pm<br />
Check for weekend Specials!<br />
Friday Happy Hour 4-7pm: $15 Appetizer Plate,<br />
$5 Rum Punch, $10 Cocktail Special,<br />
$12 Glass New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc<br />
mac’s Café: Tues - Friday 8am - 12 noon<br />
Specialty Coffee & Tea,<br />
home-made Baked Goods!<br />
The health of our staff and our community<br />
is of paramount importance to us!<br />
TAKEAWAY SERVICE WELCOME!<br />
Located on the Belmont Walkway, just past Dive Adventures<br />
458 3474 / 528 1854<br />
Adams Bay<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Breakfast 8pm - 10.30am<br />
Lunch 12pm - 6.00pm<br />
Dinner 6pm - 9.30pm<br />
Booking is advised!<br />
Fabulous Sunset & Harbour Views<br />
from our unique<br />
360 Degrees Roof Terrace<br />
* KITCHEN ALWAYS OPEN TILL 10PM! *<br />
Watch your Favourite Sports LIVE at Papa’s<br />
Check for event times!<br />
We will be open Mon - Sat for lunch<br />
from Monday, <strong>December</strong> 20th<br />
NEW OPENING HOURS<br />
Monday - Saturday: 11am - until…<br />
Sunday: 5pm - until…<br />
PAPA’S DAILY DRINKS SPECIALS TILL 6PM<br />
Rum/Vodka/Gin + Mix $8 • Rum Punch $8 • Hairoun/Carib $6<br />
Res: 457-3443 / 455 5463 VHF CH 68 Free WiFi<br />
Dawn’s Café - Lower Bay<br />
Delicious Home Cooking in idyllic Garden Setting<br />
Breakfast & Lunch. Dinner by Res. Takeaways!<br />
Closed on Mondays No Credit Cards<br />
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Located at the end of Lower Bay Tel: 492 6508<br />
WE ARE OPEN!<br />
Our Restaurant welcomes non-hotel Guests -<br />
please call to reserve!<br />
Spacious seating - Casual elegant beachfront setting<br />
Dining strictly by Reservation only - call 458 1600<br />
Our Christmas Specials<br />
Dec <strong>23rd</strong>: Steel Band - NO BUFFET - a la carte menu with specials!<br />
Dec 24th Xmas Eve: Open 8am-4pm, closed at night!<br />
Dec 25th Xmas Day: Open 7am-10pm - Special Traditional Xmas Dinner with<br />
Dessert Buffet - from 6.30pm - US$65 p.p. Reservations essential!<br />
music by Elvis on Pan<br />
Daily Happy Hour 5-7pm Early Reservations Essential! Cell: 528 8560 Tel: (784) 458-3255
Eating Out<br />
BEQUIA'S ONLY FLOATING BAR<br />
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY 12:30 - 8:00PM<br />
FRESH COCKTAILS, BAR SWINGS, FRIENDLY<br />
BARTENDERS AND THE BEST SUNSET VIEW!<br />
PICK UPS FROM PLANTATION HOTEL & JACK'S BAR<br />
EC$5 PER PERSON ONE WAY<br />
CALL +1 784 533 5115 FOR SHUTTLE & MORE INFO<br />
HOLIDAY OPENING<br />
DEC 24 & 25 CLOSED<br />
DEC 26 - 30 OPEN 12:30 - 8:00PM<br />
DEC 31 OPEN 12:30 - UNTIL!!!<br />
JAN 1 OPEN 3PM - 8PM<br />
NORMAL OPERATION RESUMES JAN 2<br />
activities<br />
THE BEQUIA HERITAGE MUSEUM<br />
Boat Museum and air-conditioned Gallery<br />
A fascinating insight into <strong>Bequia</strong>’s history and maritime heritage<br />
from Amerindian times to the present day<br />
CURRENT OPENING TIMES:<br />
Mondays, Wednesdays & F r i d a ys f r o m1 0 a m t o 1 p m<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 532 9554 (out of hours)<br />
LOCATED AT ST. HILLARY, FRIENDSHIP BAY<br />
MASKS MUST BE WORN<br />
OUR TASTING BAR & SHOP<br />
IS<br />
OPEN<br />
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS<br />
FROM 1:00PM - 4:30PM<br />
AT FIREFLY ESTATE, SPRING<br />
sales@grenadineseasalt.com<br />
Café · <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Open daily from 7.30am<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 />
NOW OPEN!<br />
Lower Bay Tennis Court<br />
hire/coaching/play (next to Keegan’s)<br />
Rackets and balls provided<br />
Coaching for groups & individuals<br />
Court only: EC$40/hour • Coaching: EC$80 (incl. court)<br />
Contact Jonathan Simons LTA, ACA<br />
Email: jonsim422@gmail.com WhatsApp / Tel: 491 6012<br />
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shopping / Provisioning / services / Miscellaneous<br />
Doris’ Fresh Food<br />
& Yacht Provisioning<br />
Only VACCINATED Customers with proof of vaccination will be allowed inside!<br />
Wear mask & sanitize hands! No entry for New Arrivals until 7 days have passed<br />
Un-vaccinated & New Arrivals: Orders Only - by phone/email or WhatsApp!<br />
Opening hours: Monday - Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-3pm Closed Sundays<br />
WhatsApp/Signal: +1 784 528 8568 Tel: 458 3625<br />
doris_freshfood@yahoo.com See also: www.dorisfreshfood.com<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! Daily from 11am-3pm, incl. Sundays!<br />
Tel: 593 7264 marannehazell@gmail.com<br />
Open 9 AM to 5 PM daily - closed Sundays<br />
Located behind the Anglican Church in Port Elizabeth<br />
All sales support local artists and help sustain our nonprofit organization<br />
www.thehubsvg.com info@thehubsvg.com 1 (784) 530 9185 @thehubcollective<br />
Westside Rental & Car detailing<br />
BACK STREET<br />
PORT ELIZABETH, BEQUIA<br />
SVG<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 />
INFO@BEQUIATHREADWORKS.COM<br />
WWW.BEQUIATHREADWORKS.COM<br />
Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm<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 Entrance<br />
Tel: 433-3555 · Fax: 516-504-3008 · Info@bequiatech.com · www.bequiatech.com<br />
Call 529-5005 or 530-7813 for more Information!<br />
Scheduled Outages in <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
NO OUTAGES ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED<br />
FOR THE HOLIDAY PERIOD!<br />
Books / Publications<br />
The <strong>Bequia</strong> Perspectives Novels<br />
“The <strong>Bequia</strong> Perspectives series are books anyone, even those who aren’t familiar<br />
with <strong>Bequia</strong>, can enjoy. They are a fun, ironic and hugely entertaining look at a<br />
small Caribbean island with all of its beauty and all of its warts left intact.”<br />
— Felicity Harley, author and longtime <strong>Bequia</strong> visitor<br />
Both novels available as eBooks. For more info: https://tinyurl.com/jl6gu7o
Chiropractor<br />
Dr. Gregory Thomas<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm<br />
NEW Location: Brick House, Back Street, 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 />
boutique villa & apartments<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 />
<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 />
Apartment & Villa Rentals / real estate<br />
Tel: <strong>Bequia</strong> +1 784 527-2377 / UK 07815 627 955<br />
health & Fitness<br />
Dinghy<br />
Dock<br />
$<br />
T<br />
Fuel Dock/<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Marina<br />
Day Charters /<br />
Cruise Ship Tenders<br />
Bank<br />
Market Dock<br />
Admiralty Bay<br />
Model Boat Shop<br />
Yacht Garbage<br />
Containers<br />
Public Toilets<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<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 />
St. Michael’s Catholic Church<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 />
+<br />
Police<br />
Station<br />
Attention All Advertisers - Printed Edition restarted!<br />
The CHRISTMAS printed edition of <strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> (Fri 24th – Thurs 30th)<br />
will be out on Friday 24th <strong>December</strong>.<br />
Please note: Advertisers DEADLINE for <strong>this</strong> issue is noon on Wednesday 22nd!<br />
Make sure you let us have all your holiday advertising details in good time!<br />
Email outhouse@vincysurf.com or call 457 3649<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<br />
Yacht Garbage Disposal<br />
Ashore, there is only one place to dispose of yacht garbage<br />
– the skips located off the Fish Market Jetty next to the Vegetable Market.<br />
These are reserved exclusively for yachties’ use.<br />
Alternatively, yacht garbage may be delivered “at sea” to Daffodil Marine<br />
or other reliable water taxis;<br />
charge usually $3.00 to $5.00 per bag.<br />
Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence!
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 />
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 />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Ferry Schedule:<br />
For current weekly schedule see <strong>Bequia</strong> Express website here:<br />
www.bequiaexpress.com<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> Email Updates!<br />
If you would like to receive our regular email updates with all the latest<br />
Covid-19 related news and more, please contact us at outhouse@vincysurf.com<br />
Produced and published by Outhouse Graphics Inc © <strong>2021</strong><br />
For advertising space and rate details contact outhouse@vincysurf.com or call: 532 9553
Covid-19 Protocols<br />
and Arrival Information<br />
A) Latest PROTOCOL FOR FULLY Vaccinated TRAVELLERS ENTERING SVG<br />
To access <strong>this</strong> document click here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents<br />
or download directly from the link (left) below<br />
B) Latest PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELLERS ENTERING SVG BY YACHT<br />
To access <strong>this</strong> document, click here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents or the link (centre) below<br />
For authorised website assisting yachts with Entry and Quarantine requirements see:<br />
https://svgarrivals.com<br />
C) Latest PROTOCOL FOR UN-Vaccinated Travellers Entering SVG<br />
To access <strong>this</strong> document click here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents or the link (right) below<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY ST.<br />
VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com<br />
or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
HEALTH SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE<br />
PROTOCOL FOR THE ENTRY OF TRAVELLERS TO ST. VINCENT AND<br />
THE GRENADINES VIA VESSEL<br />
AIM: The safe entry of vessels into St. Vincent and the Grenadines in a manner that reduces the risk<br />
of the importation and subsequent transmission of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadine s.<br />
OBJECTIVES:<br />
1. To establish the risk of arriving vessels and passengers introducing new COVID-19 to SVG;<br />
2. To minimize the exposure of residents of SVG to newCOVID-19;<br />
3. Early identification of potential exposure to new COVID-19, and<br />
4. Early containment of new COVID-19.<br />
PROCEDURE PRE-ARRIVAL:<br />
1. The POE's currently accessible are Blue Lagoon, Wallilabou, <strong>Bequia</strong>, Union,<br />
Canouan and Port Kingstown.<br />
2. The Approved Quarantine Areas for mooring on arrival are at a) Young Island Cut,<br />
St Vincent, b) North Admiralty Bay, <strong>Bequia</strong>, c) Clifton, Union Island and d)<br />
Canouan Marina.<br />
ENTERING BY YACHT<br />
3. All arriving yachts must request permission for entry at least five (5) days in advance,<br />
by e-mail to SVG Arrivals at svgarrivals@gmail.com, and submit a Request for Entry<br />
and Quarantine Form and vaccine certificates which will be validated pre arrival.<br />
4. At least 24 hours before arrival, send a) pre - entry negative PCR test results, b)<br />
completed Sail Clear (www.sailclear.com) document and c) estimated time of arrival to<br />
svgarrivals@gmail.com.<br />
5. Complete a Pre-Arrival Form https://stv.servicedx.com/travelform for each passenger.<br />
Updated October 31st <strong>2021</strong><br />
www.begos.com/vax_traveller.pdf www.begos.com/covidyachts.pdf www.begos.com/novax_traveller.pdf<br />
The full suite of SVG Covid-19 Visitor Arrival Protocols and Associated Documents, including<br />
Pre-Arrival Travel Form and Approved Accommodation for mandatory quarantine, can be be found here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php<br />
To download latest Approved Quarantine Accommodation List as of August 12th <strong>2021</strong> directly, see here:<br />
https://www.begos.com/covidaccommodation.pdf<br />
To access the Online Application for PCR exit testing, see here:<br />
http://govapp.gov.vc/application/testrequestform<br />
For an extensive list of SVG Covid-19 Guidance Documents, incl. for Mass Gatherings, see 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...
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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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>December</strong> 20, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWENTY-SIX (26) NEW CASES<br />
TWO (2) DEATHS<br />
Eight (8) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seventy (70) samples collected on<br />
Thursday <strong>December</strong> 16 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 11.4%. Ten (10) new rapid antigen<br />
positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 16 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Eleven (11) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seventy-nine (79) samples collected<br />
on Friday <strong>December</strong> 17 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity 13.9%. Seven (7) new rapid antigen<br />
positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 17 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Seven (7) new COVID-19 positive case was reported from one hundred and two (102) samples<br />
collected on Saturday <strong>December</strong> 18 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity 6.9%. Seven (7) new rapid<br />
antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 18 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
No new COVID-19 positive case was reported from twenty-three (23) samples collected on<br />
Sunday <strong>December</strong> 19 th , <strong>2021</strong>. Two (2) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu<br />
clinics on <strong>December</strong> 19 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently two (2) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. One<br />
(1) patient is fully vaccinated, and the other patient is unvaccinated. Ten (10) patients are admitted<br />
to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. One (1) patient is fully vaccinated<br />
and nine (9) are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
Two (2) new deaths were recorded over the reporting period. A 52-year-old female, died at home<br />
after a respiratory illness and tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday 17 th <strong>December</strong> <strong>2021</strong> as part<br />
of the postmortem assessment. This patient was determined to have died from a COVID<br />
pneumonia.<br />
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An 80-year-old male with no underlying conditions, tested positive for COVID-19 on <strong>December</strong><br />
18 th , <strong>2021</strong>, was admitted to the isolation ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital and died later<br />
that day of COVID-19 pneumonia.<br />
Both patients were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death toll from COVID-19 to seventynine<br />
(79).<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Twelve (12) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and eighty-two (582)<br />
cases are currently active and seventy-nine (79) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand,<br />
seven hundred and eighty-four (5784) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one hundred and<br />
twenty-three (5123) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>December</strong> 16, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-FIVE (35) NEW CASES<br />
Twenty (20) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-eight<br />
(168) samples collected on Monday <strong>December</strong> 13 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 11.9%.<br />
Twelve (12) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 13 th ,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Nine (9) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and fifty-three (153)<br />
samples collected on Tuesday <strong>December</strong> 14 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity 5.9%. Six (6) new<br />
rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 14 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Six (6) new COVID-19 positive case was reported from one hundred and thirty (130) samples<br />
collected on Wednesday <strong>December</strong> 15 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity 4.6%. Six (6) new rapid<br />
antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 15 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently five (5) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. One<br />
(1) patient is fully vaccinated, and four (4) patients are unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are<br />
admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and seventy (570) cases<br />
are currently active and seventy-seven (77) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand<br />
seven hundred and fifty-eight (5758) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one hundred and<br />
eleven (5111) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct 1 and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>December</strong> 13, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
ONE (1) NEW CASE<br />
One (1) new COVID-19 positive case was reported from twenty-nine (29) samples collected on<br />
Sunday <strong>December</strong> 12 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity 3.5%. Two (2) new rapid antigen positive<br />
results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 12 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently three (3) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. One<br />
(1) patient is fully vaccinated, and two (2) patients are unvaccinated. Fourteen (14) patients are<br />
admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and thirty-five (535) cases<br />
are currently active and seventy-seven (77) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand<br />
seven hundred and twenty-three (5723) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one hundred<br />
and eleven (5111) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>December</strong> 12, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY (30) NEW CASES<br />
Eighteen (18) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-two<br />
(162) samples collected on Thursday <strong>December</strong> 9 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 11.1%.<br />
Twenty-two (22) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong><br />
9 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Eleven (11) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and seventy-six<br />
(176) samples collected on Friday <strong>December</strong> 10 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity 6.3%. Twelve<br />
(12) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 10 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
One (1) new COVID-19 positive case was reported from seventy-six (76) samples collected on<br />
Saturday <strong>December</strong> 11 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity 1.3%. Eight (8) new rapid antigen<br />
positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 11 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently three (3) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility.<br />
One (1) patient is fully vaccinated, and two (2) patients are unvaccinated. Fourteen (14) patients<br />
are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and thirty-four (534)<br />
cases are currently active and seventy-seven (77) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand seven hundred and twenty-two (5722) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one<br />
hundred and eleven (5111) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct 1 and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>December</strong> 7, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FORTY-SEVEN (47) NEW CASES<br />
ONE (1) DEATH<br />
Twenty-nine (29) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and fifty-eight<br />
(258) collected on Monday <strong>December</strong> 6 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 11.24%. Sixteen (16)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 6 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Six (6) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and twenty-three (123)<br />
samples collected on Tuesday <strong>December</strong> 7 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 4.9%. Fifteen (15)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 7 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Twelve (12) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-eight<br />
(168) samples collected on Wednesday <strong>December</strong> 8 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 7.1%.<br />
Sixteen (16) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 8 th ,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently two (2) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. One<br />
(1) is fully vaccinated and the other is unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are admitted to the<br />
COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
One (1) new COVID-19 death was recorded over the reporting period. The deceased is an 86-<br />
year-old female who tested positive for COVID-19 on <strong>December</strong> 2 nd , <strong>2021</strong> and died of COVID-<br />
19 pneumonia on <strong>December</strong> 8 th , <strong>2021</strong>. The deceased had no known underlying conditions and<br />
was unvaccinated. Her death brings the death toll from COVID-19 to seventy-seven (77).<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Fifteen (15) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred (504) cases are<br />
currently active and seventy-seven (77) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand six<br />
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hundred and ninety-two (5692) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one hundred and<br />
eleven (5111) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>December</strong> 7, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWENTY-TWO (22) NEW CASES<br />
Eleven (11) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred fifty (157) samples<br />
collected on Friday <strong>December</strong> 3 rd , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 7.0%. Ten (10) new rapid<br />
antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 3rd , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Eight (8) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seventy-one (71) samples collected<br />
on Saturday <strong>December</strong> 4 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 11.3%. Thirteen (13) new rapid<br />
antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 4 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Three (3) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from six (6) samples collected on Sunday<br />
<strong>December</strong> 5 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 50%. Eleven (11) new rapid antigen positive<br />
results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 5 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently five (5) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and seventy-three (473) cases<br />
are currently active and seventy-six (76) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand six<br />
hundred and forty-five (5645) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and ninety-six (5096)<br />
recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing 1 and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>December</strong> 5, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FORTY-FOUR (44) NEW CASES<br />
TWO (2) DEATHS<br />
Eighteen (18) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and ninety (190)<br />
samples collected on Wednesday <strong>December</strong> 1 st , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 9.5%. Seventeen<br />
(17) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 1 st , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Twenty-six (26) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and seventy (170)<br />
samples collected on Thursday <strong>December</strong> 2 nd , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 15.2%. Nineteen<br />
(19) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>December</strong> 2 nd , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently five (5) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Five (5) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
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Two (2) new deaths were recorded over the reporting period. A 55-year-old female who tested<br />
positive for COVID-19 on November 20 th , <strong>2021</strong>, died on <strong>December</strong> 4 th , <strong>2021</strong>. A 69-year-old male<br />
who tested positive for COVID-19 on <strong>December</strong> 4 th , <strong>2021</strong>, died on <strong>December</strong> 5 th , <strong>2021</strong>. Both<br />
patients were admitted to the COVID-19 isolation ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital.<br />
The patients had known underlying conditions and were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death<br />
toll from COVID-19 to seventy-six (76).<br />
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COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Nineteen (19) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and fifty-one (451)<br />
cases are currently active and seventy-six (76) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand<br />
six hundred and twenty-three (5623) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and ninety-six (5096)<br />
recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>December</strong> 2, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
SEVENTEEN (17) NEW CASES<br />
Seventeen (17) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and forty-five<br />
(145) samples collected on Tuesday November 30 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 11.7%.<br />
Sixteen (16) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 30 th ,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently four (4) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Six (6) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. Five (5) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Eighty-five (85) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and twenty-eight<br />
(428) are currently active and seventy-four (74) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand five hundred and seventy-nine (5579) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and<br />
seventy-seven (5077) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since<br />
March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>December</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-SEVEN (37) NEW CASES<br />
Thirty-seven (37) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and sixty-one<br />
(261) samples collected on Monday November 29 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 14.2%.<br />
Fifteen (15) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 29 th ,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently four (4) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Six (6) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. Five (5) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
One (1) new recovery was noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and ninety-six (496) are<br />
currently active and seventy-four (74) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand five<br />
hundred and sixty-two (5562) cases of COVID-19 and four thousand nine hundred and ninetytwo<br />
(4992) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 28 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWENTY-FIVE (25) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Eighteen (18) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-three<br />
(163) samples collected on Friday November 26 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 11.0%. Seven<br />
(7) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 26 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Four (4) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from sixty-eight (68) samples collected on<br />
Saturday November 27 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 5.9%. No new rapid antigen positive<br />
results were reported from flu clinics on November 27 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Three (3) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from ten (10) samples collected on<br />
Sunday November 28 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 30.0%. No new rapid antigen positive<br />
results were reported from flu clinics on November 28 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently four (4) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Six (6) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. Five (5) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and sixty (460) cases are<br />
currently active and seventy-four (74) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand five<br />
hundred and twenty-five (5525) cases of COVID-19 and four thousand nine hundred and ninetyone<br />
(4991) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
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In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 26 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-ONE (31) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Twenty-two (22) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and thirtyseven<br />
(237) samples collected on Wednesday November 24 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of<br />
9.3%. Thirteen (13) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on<br />
November 24 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Nine (9) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-eight (168)<br />
samples collected on Thursday November 25 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 5.3%. Five (5)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 25 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently nine (9) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. Seven (7) patients are unvaccinated, two (2) patients are fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Eight-four (84) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and thirtyfive<br />
(435) cases are currently active and seventy-four (74) persons with COVID-19 have died.<br />
Five thousand five hundred (5500) cases of COVID-19 and four thousand nine hundred and<br />
ninety-one (4991) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing 1 and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 25th, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWENTY -THREE (23) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Twenty-three (23) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-one<br />
(161) samples collected on Tuesday November <strong>23rd</strong>, <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 14.3%.<br />
Ten (10) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 23 rd ,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently nine (9) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. Seven (7) patients are unvaccinated, two (2) patients are fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Sixteen (16) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and eighty-eight<br />
(488) cases are currently active and seventy-four (74) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand four hundred and sixty-nine (5469) cases of COVID-19 and four thousand nine<br />
hundred and seven (4907) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since<br />
March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 24th, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-TWO (32) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
ONE (1) DEATH<br />
Thirty-two (32) new COVID-19 positive case was reported from two hundred and sixty (260)<br />
samples collected on Monday November 22nd, <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 12.3%. Ten (10)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 22nd, <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently nine (9) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. Seven (7) patients are unvaccinated, two (2) patients are fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
A sixty-five (65) year old male who tested positive for COVID-19 on November 18th, <strong>2021</strong>,<br />
died on November 22nd, <strong>2021</strong>, of COVID-19 pneumonia. The deceased was unvaccinated and<br />
had known underlying conditions. His death brings the death toll from COVID-19 to seventyfour<br />
(74).<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Thirteen (13) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and eighty-one<br />
(481) cases are currently active and seventy-four (74) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand four hundred and forty-six (5446) cases of COVID-19 and four thousand eight hundred<br />
and ninety-one (4891) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since<br />
March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing<br />
1<br />
and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 22 nd , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWENTY-THREE (23) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Ten (10) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and one (101) samples<br />
collected on Friday November 19 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 9.9%. Seven (7) new rapid<br />
antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 19 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Twelve (12) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from eighty (80) samples collected on<br />
Saturday November 20 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 15%. Four (4) new rapid antigen<br />
positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 20 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
One (1) new COVID-19 positive case was reported from nine (9) samples collected on Sunday<br />
November 21 st , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 11.1%. One (1) new rapid antigen positive result<br />
was reported from flu clinics on November 21 st , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently nine (9) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. Seven (7) patients are unvaccinated, two (2) patients are fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Eight hundred and twenty-six (826) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four<br />
hundred and sixty-three (463) cases are currently active and seventy-three (73) persons with<br />
COVID-19 have died. Five thousand four hundred and fourteen (5414) cases of COVID-19 and<br />
four thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight (4878) recoveries have been recorded in St.<br />
Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance 1 with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 19 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTEEN (13) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Thirteen (13) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and forty-three (143)<br />
samples collected on Thursday November 18 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 9.1%. Ten (10)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 18 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently nine (9) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Seven (7) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. Six (6) patients are unvaccinated, one (1) patient is fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Five (5) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand two hundred and sixtysix<br />
(1266) cases are currently active and seventy-three (73) persons with COVID-19 have died.<br />
Five thousand three hundred and ninety-one (5391) cases of COVID-19 and four thousand and<br />
fifty-two (4052) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 18 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TEN (10) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Ten (10) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and forty-nine (249)<br />
samples collected on Wednesday November 17 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 4.0%. Three<br />
(3) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 17 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently ten (10) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Twelve (12) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Four (4) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand two hundred and<br />
fifty-eight (1258) cases are currently active and seventy-three (73) persons with COVID-19 have<br />
died. Five thousand three hundred and seventy-eight (5378) cases of COVID-19 and four<br />
thousand and forty-seven (4047) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the<br />
Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 18 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
NINE (9) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Nine (9) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and nineteen (119)<br />
samples collected on Tuesday November 16 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 7.6%. Eight (8)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 16 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently ten (10) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Twelve (12) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand two hundred and fiftytwo<br />
(1252) cases are currently active and seventy-three (73) persons with COVID-19 have died.<br />
Five thousand three hundred and sixty-eight (5368) cases of COVID-19 and four thousand and<br />
forty-three (4043) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 17 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-THREE (33) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
ONE (1) DEATH<br />
Thirty-three (33) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and ninety-two<br />
(292) samples collected on Monday November 15 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 11.3%.<br />
Nine (9) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 15 th ,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently ten (10) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Twelve (12) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
A 71-year-old male who tested positive for COVID-19 on November 3 rd , <strong>2021</strong>, died on<br />
November 17 th , <strong>2021</strong>, of COVID-19 pneumonia. The deceased was unvaccinated. His death<br />
brings the death toll from COVID-19 to seventy-three (73).<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Sixty-two (62) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand two hundred<br />
and forty-three (1243) cases are currently active and seventy-three (73) persons with COVID-19<br />
have died. Five thousand three hundred and fifty-nine (5359) cases of COVID-19 and four<br />
thousand and forty-three (4043) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing 1 and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 15 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FIFTY-SIX (56) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
ONE (1) DEATH<br />
Fifty-two (52) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and seventy-eight<br />
(178) samples collected on Friday November 12 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 29.2%.<br />
Fifteen (15) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 13 th ,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Three (3) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from eighty-six (86) samples collected on<br />
Saturday November 13 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 3.5%. Two (2) new rapid antigen<br />
positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 13 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
One (1) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seventeen (17) samples collected on<br />
Sunday November 14 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 5.9%. No new rapid antigen positive<br />
results were reported from flu clinics on November 14 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently twelve (12) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility.<br />
Eleven (11) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. Nineteen (19)<br />
patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Seventeen<br />
(17) patients are unvaccinated, and two (2) patients are partially vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
A 72-year-old male who tested positive for COVID-19 on October 31 st , <strong>2021</strong>, died on November<br />
13 th , <strong>2021</strong>, of COVID-19 pneumonia. The deceased was unvaccinated and had known underlying<br />
conditions. His death brings the death toll from COVID-19 to seventy-two (72).<br />
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COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Three (3) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand two hundred and<br />
seventy-three (1273) cases are currently active and seventy-two (72) persons with COVID-19<br />
have died. Five thousand three hundred and twenty-six (5326) cases of COVID-19 and three<br />
thousand nine hundred and eighty-one (3981) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and<br />
the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
November 12 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTEEN (13) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Thirteen (13) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and thirty-eight (138)<br />
samples collected on Thursday November 11 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 9.4%. Seven (7)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 11 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently twelve (12) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility.<br />
Eleven (11) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. Fifteen (15)<br />
patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Fourteen (14)<br />
patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No COVID-19 deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Five (5) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand two hundred and<br />
twenty-one (1221) cases are currently active and seventy-one (71) persons with COVID-19 have<br />
died. Five thousand two hundred and seventy (5270) cases of COVID-19 and three thousand nine<br />
hundred and seventy-eight (3978) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 12 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FIFTY-THREE (53) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Fifty-three (53) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and eighty (180)<br />
samples collected on Wednesday November 10 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 29.4%. Four<br />
(4) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 10 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently twelve (12) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility.<br />
Eleven (11) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. Fifteen (15)<br />
patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Fourteen<br />
(14) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No COVID-19 deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
One (1) new recovery was noted over the reporting period. One thousand two hundred and<br />
thirteen (1213) cases are currently active and seventy-one (71) persons with COVID-19 have<br />
died. Five thousand two hundred and fifty-seven (5257) cases of COVID-19 and three thousand<br />
nine hundred and seventy-three (3973) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the<br />
Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
November 11 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-SEVEN (37) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Thirty-seven (37) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and seventyeight<br />
(178) samples collected on Tuesday November 9 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 20.8%.<br />
Fifteen (15) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 9 th ,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently twelve (12) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility.<br />
Eleven (11) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. Seventeen (17)<br />
patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Fifteen (15)<br />
patients are unvaccinated and two (2) are partially vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
A 59-year-old male who tested positive for COVID-19 on October 28 th , <strong>2021</strong>, died on November<br />
6 th , <strong>2021</strong>, of COVID-19 pneumonia. The deceased was unvaccinated. A 90-year-oldfemale who<br />
tested positive for COVID-19 died on November 10 th , <strong>2021</strong>, of COVID-19 pneumonia. The<br />
deceased was partially vaccinated and had underlying conditions. Their deaths bring the death<br />
toll from COVID-19 to seventy-one (71).<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand one hundred and sixtyone<br />
(1161) cases are currently active and seventy-one (71) persons with COVID-19 have died.<br />
Five thousand two hundred and four (5204) cases of COVID-19 and three thousand nine hundred<br />
and seventy-two (3972) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since<br />
March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct 1 and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
November 9 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FORTY-FOUR (44) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Forty-four (44) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and twenty-eight<br />
(228) samples collected on Monday November 8 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 19.3%.<br />
Sixteen (16) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 8 th ,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently twelve (12) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility.<br />
Eleven (11) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is partially vaccinated. Seventeen (17)<br />
patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Fifteen (15)<br />
patients are unvaccinated and two (2) are partially vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Twenty-five (25) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand one<br />
hundred and twenty-six (1126) cases are currently active and sixty-nine (69) persons with<br />
COVID-19 have died. Five thousand one hundred and sixty-seven (5167) cases of COVID-19<br />
and three thousand nine hundred and seventy-two (3972) recoveries have been recorded in St.<br />
Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
-END- 1<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 8 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-ONE (31) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Twenty-three (23) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and forty-six<br />
(146) samples collected on Friday November 5 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 15.8%. Nine<br />
(9) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 5 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Three (3) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from thirty-three (33) samples collected<br />
on Saturday November 6 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 9.1%. Two (2) new rapid antigen<br />
positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 6 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Five (5) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from twelve (12) samples collected on<br />
Sunday November 7 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 41.7%. No new rapid antigen positive<br />
results were reported from flu clinics on November 7 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently thirteen (13) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility.<br />
All are unvaccinated. Seventeen (17) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton<br />
Cato Memorial Hospital. Fifteen (15) patients are unvaccinated and two (2) are partially<br />
vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Twenty (20) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand one hundred<br />
and seven (1107) cases are currently active and sixty-nine (69) persons with COVID-19 have<br />
died. Five thousand one hundred and twenty-three (5123) cases of COVID-19 and three thousand<br />
nine hundred and forty-seven (3947) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the<br />
Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections,<br />
1<br />
transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 5 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
NINETEEN (19) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Nineteen (19) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and forty-seven<br />
(147) samples collected on Thursday November 4 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 12.9%.<br />
Eight (8) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 4 th ,<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently seven (7) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility.<br />
Six (6) are unvaccinated and one (1) is partially vaccinated. Twenty-three (23) patients are<br />
admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Twenty (20) patients<br />
are unvaccinated and three (3) are partially vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Seven (7) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand and ninety-six<br />
(1096) cases are currently active and sixty-nine (69) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand and ninety-two (5092) cases of COVID-19 and three thousand nine hundred and<br />
twenty-seven (3927) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since<br />
March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
-END- 1<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 />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 4 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWENTY-THREE (23) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Twenty-three (23) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and thirty-five<br />
(135) samples collected on Wednesday November 3 rd , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 17%. Nine<br />
(9) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 3 rd , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently eleven (11) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility.<br />
Ten (10) are unvaccinated and one (1) is fully vaccinated. Twenty-five (25) patients are admitted<br />
to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Twenty-two (22) patients are<br />
unvaccinated, two (2) patients are partially vaccinated, and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand and eighty-four (1084)<br />
cases are currently active and sixty-nine (69) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand<br />
and seventy-three (5073) cases of COVID-19 and three thousand nine hundred and twenty (3920)<br />
recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<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 />
November 3 rd , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-EIGHT (38) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
Twenty-five (25) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and nine (109)<br />
samples collected on Monday November 1 st , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 22.9%. Thirteen (13)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 1 st , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Thirteen (13) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and twenty (120)<br />
samples collected on Tuesday November 2 nd , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 10.8%. Twentyfour<br />
(24) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 2 nd , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently seven (7) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Twenty-five (25) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton<br />
Cato Memorial Hospital. Twenty-two (22) patients are unvaccinated, two (2) patients are partially<br />
vaccinated, and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Six (6) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand and sixty-one (1061)<br />
cases are currently active and sixty-nine (69) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand<br />
and fifty (5050) cases of COVID-19 and three thousand nine hundred and twenty (3920) recoveries<br />
have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<br />
1<br />
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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 />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 2 nd , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
SEVENTEEN (17) NEW COVID-19 CASES<br />
ONE (1) DEATH<br />
Thirteen (13) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seventy-four (74) samples<br />
collected on Saturday October 30 th , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 17.6%. Twelve (12) new rapid<br />
antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on October 30 th , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Four (4) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seventeen (17) samples collected on<br />
Sunday October 31 st , <strong>2021</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 23.5%. No new rapid antigen positive results<br />
were reported from flu clinics on October 31 st , <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently seven (7) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Twenty-five (25) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 wards at the Milton<br />
Cato Memorial Hospital. Twenty-two (22) patients are unvaccinated, two (2) patients are partially<br />
vaccinated and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
A 65-year-old male who tested positive for COVID-19 on October 20 th , <strong>2021</strong>, died on November<br />
1 st , <strong>2021</strong>. The deceased was unvaccinated. His death brings the death toll from COVID-19 to sixtynine<br />
(69).<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Eight hundred and six (806) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One thousand<br />
and twenty-nine (1029) cases are currently active and sixty-nine (69) persons with COVID-19<br />
have died. Five thousand and twelve (5012) cases of COVID-19 and three thousand nine hundred<br />
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and fourteen (3914) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<br />
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published prior to November 2nd <strong>2021</strong> have now been archived.<br />
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