October 20, 2021
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville. Photo: Donavan McIntosh/Tribune staff
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PAYING THE PRICE: COVID numbers explode to highest of pandemic in wake of mass events
THE country recorded 580 new cases of COVID-19 over a three-day period from December 23 to 25, with Christmas Day alone accounting for 330 infections.
Darville relaxed despite COVID outbreak on ship
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says he’s pleased with the COVID-19 protocols put in place by the cruise line industry, while confirming a ship that docked at Coco Cay in The Bahamas suffered a virus outbreak among passengers on board.
VITAL VACCINES MAY BE UNUSED: End of month deadline looms for 20,000 J&J doses public don’t want
TWENTY thousand doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will expire by the end of the year, forcing the government “to do all in its power” to encourage uptake of the jab including offering incentives, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.
Fourth wave fears will lead to booster rollout
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says the government is planning to roll out booster vaccine shots to immunocompromised Bahamians and residents before year’s end amid mounting concerns of a possible fourth COVID-19 wave.
BOOSTER JAB FOR AT-RISK PATIENTS: Third injection may be offered for elderly and those with health issues
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said local officials are examining whether third shots should be made available to Bahamian residents who are immunocompromised and/or over 60 years old.
Officials 'expecting Bahamians to be disciplined' as curfews end
WITH the country’s state of emergency now over— bringing an end to curfews and lockdowns—Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville said officials are expecting Bahamians to be disciplined during this new period.
Govt targets vaccine for children under 12
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday officials are hoping to receive paediatric doses of the Pfizer vaccine for five to 11-year-olds as soon as possible to assist with the successful opening of schools for face-to-face learning.
$90m hospital projects now face ‘concerns’
THE government is hoping to meet with the BECK Group to discuss several concerns relating to a $90m contract signed between the company and the former administration for key infrastructural upgrades to public health facilities in New Providence and Grand Bahama.
180 tests were used in free pilot scheme on Inagua
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said 180 rapid antigen tests were administered last week during the government’s pilot free testing programme on Inagua, resulting in three positive COVID-19 results.
FREE TESTS START IN INAGUA TODAY: Minister warns of COVID clusters on Family Islands
AFTER the announcement that free COVID-19 testing will be piloted on Family Islands most at risk for spread of the virus, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the programme is anticipated to start in Great Inagua today.
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