Government of Saint Lucia

The Ministry of Health has made a decision to adjust the isolation and quarantine periods for confirmed cases and close contacts of cases respectively.

Effective Monday January 24, 2022 for persons who are considered close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19, and do not have any symptoms of COVID-19, the quarantine period may be terminated after receiving a negative PCR test result (which should be taken on Day 7 after the last contact with the confirmed case of COVID-19).

If the test was done before the seventh (Day 7) after the last contact with the COVID-19 case and is negative result, that result may be a false negative and the individual is required to get tested again on Day 7. If symptoms develop during the quarantine period, the individual is advised to get another test.

Individuals who are fully vaccinated and test positive for COVID-19 but have no symptoms, may end the isolation period after seven (7) days. If however, symptoms develop after testing positive, the isolation period must be restarted, with Day 0 being the first day of symptoms and terminated on completion of Day 10.

For unvaccinated persons who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, the isolation period remains ten (10) days from the date of the sample which led to the confirmation of COVID-19. If symptoms develop after testing positive, the isolation period should start over. Day 0 is the first day of symptoms and the 10 days of isolation must be restarted.

Finally, for all persons who test positive for COVID-19 and have symptoms, regardless of vaccination status), a 10-day isolation period must be completed. The individual must also be asymptomatic for 3 consecutive days (days 8, 9 & 10) in order to be discharged from isolation.

For complete details, visit: http://www.govt.lc/news/revised-isolation-and-quarantine-protocols

Statement by Dr. Alisha Eugene Ford on a patient transferred to the Respiratory Hospital.

Minister for Health, Hon. Moses Jn Baptiste addresses Cervical Health Awareness Month

Government Notebook (Jan. 20, 2021)

In today's headlines: A booklet on the life of Saint Lucia's first Governor General is launched; and the Rayneau Group of Companies donates to the Respiratory Hospital.

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The Respiratory Hospital recently received a donation of two trolleys from the Rayneau Group of Companies. The trolleys are expected to assist with the transportation of oxygen tanks to patients at the hospital.

For complete details, visit: http://www.govt.lc/news/respiratory-hospital-receives-donation-of-trolleys

Government Notebook (Jan. 19, 2021)

In today's headlines: The Government of Saint Lucia successfully implements mitigation measures in response to COVID-19; and the Saint Lucia Fire Service partners to improve Emergency Medical Services.

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Persons who are partially vaccinated or have not been vaccinated are encouraged to do so. For those who have been vaccinated more than six (6) months – get boosted. The risk of becoming infected or having a re-infection; as well as becoming severely ill is significantly increased if not fully vaccinated. Vaccines are available at all Wellness Centers and vaccination sites.

For complete details, visit: http://www.govt.lc/news/encouraging-vaccination-during-the-fifth-wave-of-covid-19

Government Notebook (Jan. 18, 2021)

In today's headlines: Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre takes to task the issue of illegal guns as he commits to restoring law and order; and the Ministry of Education lays out its safety strategy as students continue face-to-face instruction.

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Government Notebook (Jan. 17, 2021)

In today's headlines:

Saint Lucia welcomes the inaugural ARC January; and Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre to host a Jan. 17 press conference on national matters.

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Prime Minister, Hon. Philip J. Pierre and United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Didier Trebucq have signed a five (5) year United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework (MSDCF) at a virtual ceremony on January 14th, 2022.