omicron

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
Health Ministry Revises Isolation and Quarantine ProtocolsHealth Ministry Revises Isolation and Quarantine Protocols

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

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
Health Ministry Encourages VaccinationHealth Ministry Encourages Vaccination

Health Ministry Encourages Vaccination

Given the rate of transmission noted in-country, the circulation of the Omicron variant is highly suspicious. Read More

2 years ago
Despite Omicron, Caribbean Tourism Hopeful of ReboundDespite Omicron, Caribbean Tourism Hopeful of Rebound

Despite Omicron, Caribbean Tourism Hopeful of Rebound

The year 2021 has given us an indication that there is light at the end of what has been a… Read More

2 years ago
568 New COVID-19 Cases Recorded as 5th Wave Surges On568 New COVID-19 Cases Recorded as 5th Wave Surges On

568 New COVID-19 Cases Recorded as 5th Wave Surges On

This brings the number of active cases in country to date to 2, 448. Currently, there are 20 positive cases… Read More

2 years ago
4 Dead and 271 New COVID-19 Cases4 Dead and 271 New COVID-19 Cases

4 Dead and 271 New COVID-19 Cases

This brings the number of active cases in country to date to 1, 586. Read More

2 years ago
Foreigners Account for 26% of COVID-19 CasesForeigners Account for 26% of COVID-19 Cases

Foreigners Account for 26% of COVID-19 Cases

Since the commencement of the 5th wave on December 16, 2021, 686 cases have been diagnosed with an average of… Read More

2 years ago
New Year’s Weekend ProtocolsNew Year’s Weekend Protocols

New Year’s Weekend Protocols

he Commissioner of Police has assured the Cabinet that his Police Officers will be out in sufficient numbers to ensure… Read More

2 years ago
5th COVID Wave Surges On with OMICRON5th COVID Wave Surges On with OMICRON

5th COVID Wave Surges On with OMICRON

The Ministry of Health alerts all sectors on the urgent strengthening of all public health measures to reduce the possible… Read More

2 years ago
Single Dose Janssen Vaccine Now Available in St. LuciaSingle Dose Janssen Vaccine Now Available in St. Lucia

Single Dose Janssen Vaccine Now Available in St. Lucia

The Janssen COVID-19 vaccine will be available as single primary vaccination dose for individuals 18 years and older. Read More

2 years ago
St. Lucia Remains on Alert for OmicronSt. Lucia Remains on Alert for Omicron

St. Lucia Remains on Alert for Omicron

Our first line of defense must be prevention followed by control and reduced transmission measures. Read More

2 years ago
Omicron, New COVID Variant: St. Lucia on AlertOmicron, New COVID Variant: St. Lucia on Alert

Omicron, New COVID Variant: St. Lucia on Alert

To date, there is still limited information on Omicron, it is not clear whether it is more transmissible as compared… Read More

2 years ago