COVID-19

Saint Lucia Updates COVID-19 ProtocolsSaint Lucia Updates COVID-19 Protocols

Saint Lucia Updates COVID-19 Protocols

The hand sanitation and temperature checks on entry of business establishments is optional and at the discretion of the service… Read More

11 months ago
Taiwan, the United States, and Saint Lucia to Co-host Event to Promote Women’s EmpowermentTaiwan, the United States, and Saint Lucia to Co-host Event to Promote Women’s Empowerment

Taiwan, the United States, and Saint Lucia to Co-host Event to Promote Women’s Empowerment

After the COVID-19 pandemic, recognizing women and girls are not only the hardest hit by this health crisis, but they… Read More

12 months ago
Spain Donates 3,000 paediatric(5 to 11 years old) Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to St. Lucia?Spain Donates 3,000 paediatric(5 to 11 years old) Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to St. Lucia?

Spain Donates 3,000 paediatric(5 to 11 years old) Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to St. Lucia?

This donation is in addition to the 7,800 Johnson & Johnson doses donated in December last year through the COVAX… Read More

1 year ago
COVID-19 Astrazeneca Vaccine Now Available at Wellness CentresCOVID-19 Astrazeneca Vaccine Now Available at Wellness Centres

COVID-19 Astrazeneca Vaccine Now Available at Wellness Centres

Ministry of Health, Wellness & Elderly Affairs informs the public of the availability of the Astrazeneca COVID-19 Vaccine. Read More

1 year ago
COVID-19 Cases on the RiseCOVID-19 Cases on the Rise

COVID-19 Cases on the Rise

Today Wednesday May 18, 2022 the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs confirms total of 141 new cases… Read More

1 year ago
COVID-19 5th Wave has Been ResolvedCOVID-19 5th Wave has Been Resolved

COVID-19 5th Wave has Been Resolved

This past week we continue to register low numbers of cases, we are presently at the baseline point in the… Read More

1 year ago
Government Announces New COVID-19 Protocols, Confinement DiscontinuedGovernment Announces New COVID-19 Protocols, Confinement Discontinued

Government Announces New COVID-19 Protocols, Confinement Discontinued

In recorded address Health Minister, Moses Jn. Baptiste annouced amended COVID-19 Protocols until April 1st, 2022. Read More

1 year ago
Integrating the COVID-19 Reponse into the Health SystemIntegrating the COVID-19 Reponse into the Health System

Integrating the COVID-19 Reponse into the Health System

This past week we continue to register low numbers of cases, the seven day average approximation continues to indicate a… Read More

1 year ago
Government Amends COVID-19 ProtocolsGovernment Amends COVID-19 Protocols

Government Amends COVID-19 Protocols

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, person shall remain confined to their place of residence Mondays… Read More

1 year ago
3 Year-Old Dead from COVID-193 Year-Old Dead from COVID-19

3 Year-Old Dead from COVID-19

To date, cases below 18 years of age make up 10-13% of COVID-19 cases. These cases have been mild and… Read More

1 year ago
Health Ministry Updates COVID-19 Testing Protocols, Antigen Testing Now AcceptedHealth Ministry Updates COVID-19 Testing Protocols, Antigen Testing Now Accepted

Health Ministry Updates COVID-19 Testing Protocols, Antigen Testing Now Accepted

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and rapid or antigen test are both approved tests for use in-country. Read More

1 year ago
C.A.R.E’s Momentous Date with History!C.A.R.E’s Momentous Date with History!

C.A.R.E’s Momentous Date with History!

This important event took place at the C.A.R.E. Anse-la-Raye Centre, where the Aquaponics System is located. Read More

2 years ago
Omicron Confirmed in Saint LuciaOmicron Confirmed in Saint Lucia

Omicron Confirmed in Saint Lucia

Based on epidemiological patterns it appears that the Omicron Variant may be the dominant variant circulating during this 5th wave. Read More

2 years ago
Credit Union League Donates High Flow Nasal Cannula Machines to Aid in Fight against COVID-19 FightCredit Union League Donates High Flow Nasal Cannula Machines to Aid in Fight against COVID-19 Fight

Credit Union League Donates High Flow Nasal Cannula Machines to Aid in Fight against COVID-19 Fight

The high flow nasal cannula machines are expected to provide respiratory support to patients requiring oxygen therapy.  Read More

2 years ago
Saint Lucia Nears 5000 Active COVID-19 Cases as 5th Wave PlateausSaint Lucia Nears 5000 Active COVID-19 Cases as 5th Wave Plateaus

Saint Lucia Nears 5000 Active COVID-19 Cases as 5th Wave Plateaus

We have 53 positive cases admitted at the Respiratory Hospital, 1 case is critically ill and 5 are severely ill. Read More

2 years ago

Health Ministry Revises Isolation and Quarantine Protocols

Individuals who are fully vaccinated and test positive for COVID-19 but have no symptoms, may end the isolation period after… Read More

2 years ago

Join the Assembly Line or Else! Short Reflection on Mandatory Vaccination

The actions of the government, Minister of Labour, Dr. Virgina Poyotte, and former Minister of Labor and Prime Minister Hon.… Read More

2 years ago

Why is our Vaccination Rate second worst in the Caribbean? New UN Study Tells Us

We now have high-quality information on how to tackle the vexed question of vaccine hesitancy and we must use it… Read More

2 years ago

205 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths

This brings the number of active cases in country to date to 3, 337. There are 30 positive cases admitted… Read More

2 years ago

Dennery has Highest COVID-19 Mortality Rate for 5th Wave

Women account for 59% of the cases and 18 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded. Read More

2 years ago