Barbados recorded six new positive cases of COVID-19 on Monday, April 5. They comprise three men and three women. The new cases were identified from among the 271 tests conducted …
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Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Kenneth George indicated earlier this year that there have been almost 40 hospitalisations so far this year related to suspected and confirmed cases of dengue …
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Barbados today received 33,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility, a global effort between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Gavi, UNICEF, the Pan American …
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Unfortunately, children are not immune to dengue fever. Babies, small children, and teenagers are susceptible to the virus. Senior Medical Officer Dr Leslie Rollock, who is responsible for infectious diseases, …
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Unlike other outbreaks of dengue fever in the past, the current increase in cases, not only in Barbados and the Caribbean but also in India, Singapore, and other tropical countries, …
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Prime Minister Mia Mottley maintains she did nothing wrong in the face of criticism related to her handling of a phone call from cook shop owner Ross Ashton during a …
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It has been a common sight for decades now all over Barbados, and indeed, other tropical countries around the world. At some point during the rainy season or when we …
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A police constable has been granted $30 000 bail in connection with a charge of burglary. Deroy Leron Holder, from Mullins Terrace, St Peter, is accused of entering the house …
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There is no disputing the fact that over the last 13 months, COVID-19 took centre stage in all healthcare circles both public and private. It was perceived as an imminent …
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SOURCE – REUTERS – Coronavirus-related deaths worldwide crossed three million on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the latest global resurgence of COVID-19 infections is challenging vaccination efforts across …