SAINT LUCIA RECORDS CASES #1196 TO #1411 OF COVID-19 The Ezra Long Laboratory continues to manage the backlog of COVID-19 samples. Today Sunday January 31, 2021, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation of two hundred and sixteen new cases of COVID-19 from a batch of 541 tests conducted at the Ezra Long Laboratory. This batch consists of samples taken over several days, from the period January 21, 2021 […]
SAINT LUCIA RECORDS CASES #1107 TO #1195 OF COVID-19 Today Friday January 29, 2021, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation of eighty-nine new cases of COVID-19 from a batch of 356 tests conducted at the Ezra Long Laboratory. This batch consists of samples taken from January 21, 2021 to today January 29, 2021. The Ezra Long Laboratory continues to manage the backlog of COVID-19 samples. Confirmation was also […]
Saint Lucia COVID-19 Data Summary (January 29 2021) Prepared by Calixte George Jr. Note: This is not an official document. It was compiled independently of health authorities but utilises published press releases and the COVID-19 Response website of the Department of Health & Wellness, as well as comparative country data from Worldometer. DOWNLOAD FULL DOCUMENT SNAPSHOT (as at January 28, 2021). Total Confirmed Cases: 1,106 Total New Cases for Month […]
Given the unprecedented surge in cases of COVID-19 on island with over five hundred (500) cases being diagnosed during this month, the general membership of the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association, coming out of an emergency meeting held today January 28, 2021, agreed to the following recommendations in order to mitigate the effect of the disease and avoid further overwhelming of our already fragile healthcare system: A judicious shut […]
SAINT LUCIA RECORDS CASES #1030 TO #1106 OF COVID-19 Today Thursday January 28, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation of seventy-seven new cases of COVID-19 tested at the Ezra Long Laboratory. Confirmation was also received of the recovery of sixty-three individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 bringing the total number of active cases currently in country to 505. One of the active cases is in critical care at the […]
BOOST is hosting the first National Idea Pitch Competition which started on January 12, 2021. BOOST is a virtual business incubator and accelerator programme launched by Invest Saint Lucia in September 2020 and this competition is one of its many initiatives towards developing the local entrepreneurial landscape and individuals with innovative. Creative business ideas are welcome to submit via www.boostsaintlucia.com. Along with its key strategic partners, BOOST invites entrepreneurs or […]
The Ministry of Health and Wellness informs the general public that the management of patients with respiratory symptoms, including sample collection for COVID-19, is allowed both within the public and private sector. Within the public health care system, individuals requiring tests can go to any of the five community respiratory clinics. Currently, the Vigie Sports Complex in Castries is also available as a temporary mobile testing site until Friday January […]
Please be advised that in light of the rapid increase in COVID-19 infections on island and the closure of non-essential services, the St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association/ Eye Care St. Lucia Clinic will be CLOSED to the public from January 26 – February 1st 2021, in accordance with the government’s instructions. Thanking you for your understanding. Please continue to be safe by following the protocols established by the Ministry of Health and […]
SAINT LUCIA RECORDS CASES #922 TO #969 OF COVID-19 Today Tuesday January 26, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation of forty-eight new cases of COVID-19 from a batch of 200 tests conducted at the Ezra Long Laboratory. Confirmation was also received of the recovery of twenty-three individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 bringing the total number of active cases currently in country to 461. One of the active cases […]
Saint Lucia records 2 new COVID-19 related deaths Today Monday January 25, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation of thirty-five new cases of COVID-19 from the Ezra Long Laboratory. Saint Lucia also received confirmation of the recovery of nine individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 bringing the total number of active cases in country to 436. All of the active cases are currently stable and doing well. The new […]
