Thursday, March 26th, 2020, Grenada records six other laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19. Among the six cases are persons who came in some form of contact with our first recorded case, that we announced on Sunday. The six new cases are now in isolation and being monitored by health officials. The Ministry continues with aggressive contact tracing, in an effort to ascertain and mitigate further spread of the virus. I also […]
Tapion Hospital reaffirms its commitment to its patients and the people of St. Lucia. Our Emergency Room continues to remain open twenty-four (24) hours a day. Many doctors' offices operate on the basis of Urgency and Emergency. In keeping with precautionary measures, patients are advised to call in advance at 459-2617. A triage station is also present near the Emergency Room entrance.
Embassy of Taiwan helps Saint Lucian medical staff acquire part of the needy personal protection equipment To help Saint Lucia enhance its preparedness against the threat of COVID-19, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) made a donation to the Ministry of Health towards the procurement of part of the necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) suits and medical face masks. The donated items will be procured by the Government […]
A global approach is the only way to fight COVID-19, the UN says as it launches humanitarian response plan UN humanitarian chief warns that failing to help vulnerable countries fight the coronavirus now could place millions at risk and leave the virus free to circle back around the globe. UN launches US$2 billion global humanitarian response to fight COVID-19 in 51 countries across South America, Africa, the Middle East and […]
The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) regrets to inform consumers that as a result of a damage on the fourteen-inch line at Rodney Bay, residents from Marisule northwards to Cap Estate will experience a temporary interruption in the water supply from 9pm on Thursday March 26th 2020 to facilitate the repairs. The supply of water will be restored immediately upon completion of the repairs. WASCO being fully cognizant of […]
We would like to dispel the rumors circulating in recent social media posts claiming an ill employee at KFC Choc - KFC Choc does not have any known or confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus among its staff. Also rest assured that, to ensure the safety and health of our customers and teams, we have enacted stricter protocols and increased rotations of cleaning and sanitization. We have also enacted protocols […]
Sagicor Implements Measures to assist Clients during the Covid-19 Pandemic In response to the challenges being faced by its clients across the region due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, Sagicor has instituted two key additional measures for pensioners and mortgage holders. Firstly, the early payment of pension to pensioners to ensure they have the financial capability to meet their current needs; and secondly, the deferral of payments […]
Financial Institutions make further adjustments to banking operations The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia shares the concerns over the spread of COVID-19 globally and in the region. In the time since the Honourable Prime Minister Allen Chastanet's announcement of a partial scale down of all non-essential economic and social services under the Heightened Protocol and Social Distancing Regime, the number of COVID-19 infected persons and associated deaths globally has continued […]