Medical experts are calling on people to resume wearing masks as a new, more transmissible variant of COVID-19 gains dominance on the island. No mask mandate has been issued. The …
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Barbados recorded no COVID-19 deaths but recorded 29 new cases between February 17 and March 15, according to the latest statistics provided by the Ministry of Health and Wellness on …
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Trinidad records first case of JN.I COVID variant
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeaneSOURCE: CMC: Health authorities have confirmed the first case of the JN.I variant of COVID-19 as Trinidad and Tobago recorded an increase in deaths associated with the virus in recent …
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised that visits to Ward C1 at the St. Philip District Hospital will be restricted until further notice, due to a COVID-19 …
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The public is advised that the Sinopharm and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines may be accessed at the island’s polyclinics from Monday, April 3, to Thursday, April 6, at the …
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One local consultant internist believes that the last three years of COVID-19 have turned the focus on the need to re-examine the current policies used to address mental health illnesses …
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness advises that the COVID-19 testing site at the Wildey Gymnasium, Wildey, St. Michael, is closed today, Sunday, March 5. Persons are urged to use …
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Bands preparing for first full Crop Over since COVID-19
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntBy Shamar Blunt Bandleaders have already started preparing for a full return of the 2023 edition of Barbados’ biggest summer festival. President of the Barbados Association of Masqueraders (BAM) Jason …
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As part of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ National COVID-19 response, 538 persons were recruited to serve in various capacities. They were recruited at different intervals from May 2020 …
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The Sinopharm and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines will be available at the island’s polyclinics from Monday, February 27, to Friday, March 3, at the times listed below. Monday, February …