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medical gas (oxygen)

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Medical Gas (Oxygen) at the Respiratory Hospital

The Ministry of Health and Wellness notes the concerns by some media personnel and citizens as it relates to the medical gas (oxygen) situation at the Respiratory Hospital (Victoria Hospital). The Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to categorically deny the misinformation of a shortage of medical gas (oxygen) at the Respiratory Hospital (Victoria Hospital). The current medical gas system at the Respiratory Hospital, which existed before the move to […]

todayFebruary 24, 2021

COVID-19 Case 38

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Saint Lucia records 278 new cases of COVID-19

Today Thursday February 11, 2021, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 278 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a batch of 617 tests conducted on samples taken during the period January 29 to February 11, 2021. Monday February 8, 2021: a total of 287 tests were conducted with 117 positive samples Tuesday February 9, 2021: a total of 330 tests were […]

todayFebruary 11, 2021

Saint Lucia’s new isolation strategy

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Saint Lucia’s New Isolation Strategy

Saint Lucia’s new isolation strategy The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues our focused efforts to manage the current surge in COVID-19 cases being diagnosed in Saint Lucia. The Ministry has utilized a mixed model of care which allowed for the management of mild cases to take place within communities. They have been monitored by a dedicated medical team overseeing cases being managed at home. This approach had been taken […]

todayFebruary 10, 2021

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Existing COVID-19 Prevention and Control Protocols Extended until February 16th

Existing COVID-19 Prevention and Control Protocols Extended until February 16th DOWNLOAD FULL DOCUMENT As the Government of Saint Lucia continues to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and further contain the spread of the virus, the current protocols and measures have been extended until Tuesday 16th February 2021. The restriction on the sale of alcohol has also been extended until Wednesday 24th February 2021. As per the decision by the Parliament of […]

todayFebruary 10, 2021

COVID-19 death

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Saint Lucia records 3 new COVID-19 related deaths

Saint Lucia records 20th, 21st and 22nd COVID-19 related deaths Today Tuesday February 9, 2021 the Ministry of Health received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 110 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a total of 247 samples processed on Sunday February 7, 2021 for a range of days. All of these individuals were seen within the community at a respiratory clinic where they were assessed and tested […]

todayFebruary 9, 2021

UWI open campus Saint Lucia to host virtual country conference

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UWI open campus Saint Lucia to host virtual country conference

UWI open campus Saint Lucia to host virtual country conference - February 15-17, 2021 The UWI Open Campus Saint Lucia, in collaboration with the GEF Small Grants Programme UNDP, will host its 4th Country Conference from the 15th to 17th February 2021. The theme of this year’s Conference is “Visioning Sustainable Futures - Confronting the Threats of Climate Change and Climate Variability”, and it is expected to provide an avenue […]

todayFebruary 8, 2021

COVID-19 death

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Saint Lucia records its 19th COVID-19 related death

Today Sunday February 7, 2021, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 214 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a batch of 701 tests conducted on samples taken during the period January 27 to January 29, 2021. Friday February 5, 2021: a total of 571 tests were conducted with 168 positive samples Saturday February 6, 2021: a total of 130 tests were […]

todayFebruary 8, 2021

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Saint Lucia records 257 new cases of COVDI-19

SAINT LUCIA RECORDS CASES #1557 TO #1813 OF COVID-19 Today Friday February 5, 2021, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 257 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a batch of 886 tests conducted on samples taken during the period January 25 to February 2, 2021. Tuesday February 2, 2021: a total of 222 tests were conducted with 32 confirmed positive Wednesday […]

todayFebruary 5, 2021

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Sitting of the House of Assembly

A Sitting of the House of Assembly is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 with Papers to be laid by the Honourable Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Economic Growth, Job Creation, External Affairs and the Public Service, the Honourable Minister for Commerce, Industry, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs and the Honourable Minister for Tourism, Information, Broadcasting, Culture and Creative Industries The Motions for consideration are as follows: BE IT […]

todayFebruary 5, 2021