The vaccination statistics for Barbados are being revised
The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MHW) is making adjustments to the number of individuals who have been vaccinated against the COVID virus due to duplication in their records. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Health on Monday, “occasional connectivity issues with its internet have led...
Read moreSchedule of vaccinations for June 14–19
From Tuesday, June 14, to Sunday, June 19, the Immunisation Unit is inviting people to take advantage of the COVID-19 vaccines that will be provided at polyclinics and specified locations. 14th of June 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Branford Taitt Polyclinic in Black Rock, St. Michael10:00 a.m. to 2:00...
Read moreBarbados Reports More Than 100 Cases of COVID
COVID-19 was detected in 104 persons – 43 men and 61 women – as a result of the almost 400 tests that were conducted by the Best-dos Santos, which is a Public Health Lab, on June 6, which happened to be a Monday. 30 people who are not yet 18...
Read moreCOVID-19 Fuelled Education Crisis Brought to Light by World Bank
Hundreds of millions of children in Latin America and the Caribbean are now at risk of failing out of school due to COVID-19 school closures, according to the World Bank. Other organizations like the Inter-American Dialogue, UNICEF and UNESCO are also in agreement of the same. To show their dedication...
Read moreBarbados Issues Guidelines for Second COVID Booster Dose
In Barbados, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has issued a revised policy pertaining to second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The next challenge pertains to spreading awareness amongst the citizens regarding its implementation. Adults aged 50 and older, immunocompromised people, healthcare workers, and other frontline employees are now...
Read moreBarbados partners with Cuba in the field of medicine
A new Medical Cooperation Agreement was signed between the Barbados Ministry of Health and the Cuban Ministry of Healthcare on Monday, according to a diplomatic source. The pact establishes a permanent presence of a Cuban brigade, comprising of medical specialists in various fields, such as nurses and laboratory workers, who...
Read moreBarbados reports an alarming increase in COVID-19 deaths
Over the previous three weeks, the Coroner’s Office conducted COVID-19 testing on persons who died suddenly or unnaturally in the community before being tested or receiving necessary care, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. An additional 11 people were identified as having succumbed to COVID-19 symptoms. As...
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