The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment has said that there are no new COVID-19 cases in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Ministry said this is based on results received from the Public Health Lab at CARPHA, Port of Spain, Trinidad at 7:38 last night. The Ministry also disclosed that, to date, 31… Continue Reading →
Vincentians have been cautioned by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment that the use of the anti-malarial drugs Hydroxy-chloroquine and Chloro-quine to treat or prevent COVID-19 has not yet been approved. A release from the Ministry said these drugs have been widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus (along with its related… Continue Reading →
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment has issued an Advisory on Social Distancing to Faith Leaders, Event Organizers and the general public, to reduce the likelihood of further spread of the COVID 19 disease. Social Distancing, which has been recommended by the WHO, is a non- medical tactic used to keep people physically… Continue Reading →
Massy Stores (SVG) Ltd said it has taken decisive steps, in light of the announcements by the Ministry of Health confirming one case of Covid-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A release from Massy said safety is their top priority for customers and employees, and it has increased its in-store hygiene protocols, to maintain… Continue Reading →
St. Vincent and the Grenadines joined the global community in observing World Consumer Rights Day on Sunday, with the theme: The Sustainable Consumer. The day is set aside each year to heighten awareness on the need for sustainable consumption, as well as to highlight the importance of consumer rights and protection. This year, the Ministry… Continue Reading →
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has recorded its first case of the Coronavirus or COVID-19. This was announced by Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Luke Browne at an Emergency Media Conference last night. Minister Browne said the Ministry of Health has implemented the necessary protocols to deal with the situation.
The Public Education Campaign being carried out by the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment on the Coronavirus or COVID 19, is being rapidly expanded across the nation. Yesterday, the Ministry hosted an Interactive Session for the Media, at its Conference Room, to discuss issues relating to COVID-19. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Simone Keizer-Beache… Continue Reading →