[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 9-7-2020] Approximately 50 doctors who studied overseas and have returned to the island to practise have been left in limbo, after learning that the mandatory orientation process set aside for them has been delayed “until further notice”. The medical practitioners, several of whom studied in Russia and China, have been left in the cold as the Ministry of Health … [Read more...]
Restrictions coming as Jamaica enters COVID-19 community transmission phase
[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 9-4-2020] Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has declared that Jamaica is moving into a new phase of COVID-19 in the country, namely the community transmission phase. This he said followed meetings with the ministry's technical team and the Pan American Health Organization. The minister said this means the transmission of the virus can no … [Read more...]
Bermuda Slaps Ban on Tourists Without Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test
[Reprinted: CNW, 9-4-2020] The Bermuda government will ban tourists from flying to the island without a pre-departure coronavirus (COVID-19) test in a fresh bid to keep a lid on infections during the pandemic. Health Minister Kim Wilson said that a new travel authorisation regime would come into force on September 9. She said the authorisation must be bought one to three days before travel … [Read more...]
Coronavirus cases in the Caribbean to date: 153,140
[Reprinted: Loop Caribbean News, 9-2-2020] Confirmed Caribbean coronavirus cases as of September 2: Dominican Republic- 94,979 cases, 1738 deaths, 68,736 recovered Puerto Rico- 15,942 cases, 443 deaths French Guiana- 9154 cases, 60 deaths, 8707 recovered Haiti- 8230 cases, 203 deaths, 5828 recovered Suriname –4089 cases, 72 deaths, 3171 recovered Cuba- 4065 cases, 95 deaths, … [Read more...]
Tourists Tote Dollars And COVID To U.S. Caribbean Islands
[Reprinted: Kaiser Health News, 9-1-2020] The Facebook group called “What’s Going on St. Thomas?” has been flooded with pointed, exasperated comments urging travelers to stay away. This is a marked change. Before the pandemic, the exchanges between vacationers and island residents resonated with promises of excitement and fun. Now, tour operators from the mainland who administer the Facebook page … [Read more...]
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