Government of Saint Lucia

GOVERNMENT NOTEBOOK (Oct. 15, 2021)

The Ministry of Education to undertake a phased re-opening of schools if the declining trend in COVID-19 cases continues; and the Government of Saint Lucia takes steps to assist the blind and visually-impaired.

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Address by Hon. Moses Jn. Baptiste Minister of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs.

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Select students and teachers from the island’s six special needs schools were engaged in a two-day pilot training on the use of Bookshare, a specialized online reading system, and the use of the Braille One device which allows the visually impaired to interact with a computer without assistance.

GOVERNMENT NOTEBOOK (Oct. 14, 2021)

The Government of Saint Lucia makes good on its promise to improve patient care at the Respiratory Hospital; and remembering the fight for democracy for all.

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GOVERNMENT NOTEBOOK (Oct. 13, 2021)

Saint Lucia is turning the corner in this latest wave of COVID-19. The Ministry of Health forecasts resolution by November; and Saint Lucia continues to prove a choice destination for global travelers.

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Over the past weeks, the Ministry of Health has noted a tendency towards a decrease in reported cases, however, we should not become complacent. The Ministry of Health continues to note a higher percentage of hospitalizations and deaths in the unvaccinated. In light of this, we encourage you to get vaccinated for added protection from the COVID-19 virus. The benefits of the vaccine greatly outweigh the potential side effects associated with the vaccine.

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GOVERNMENT NOTEBOOK (Oct. 12, 2021)

Government hold fruitful talks with the World Bank on plans for healthcare reform; and Productivity Awareness Week opens with a focus on resilience and innovation amid the challenges of COVID-19.

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs notes a reduction in the transmission rate, hospitalization rates, positivity rates, prevalence rates and forecasts average resolution of this fourth wave by November, 2021 if there are no major increases in risks for new transmission.

We continue to note cases diagnosed related to social activities, work places and spread between families. To date from the positive cases diagnosed in country less than 2% have been fully vaccinated. 98% of the COVID-19 deaths and COVID-19 related deaths at Respiratory Hospital were unvaccinated. The 2% deaths who were fully vaccinated had other serious underlying health conditions which contributed to their demise.

We continue to ask the public to work with us and exhibit responsible behavior to manage this fourth wave.

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GOVERNMENT NOTEBOOK (Oct. 11, 2021)

The nation is encouraged to eat fresh as part of World Food Day observances; and government provides training to enhance support for special needs students with reading disabilities.

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Commencing Monday, Oct. 11, the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development will be hosting several activities leading up to the observance of World Food Day (Oct. 16).

World Food Day is observed annually to raise awareness of the issues surrounding poverty and hunger. This year’s observance will be held under the theme; “Our Actions Are Our Future – Better Production, Better Nutrition, A Better Environment and a Better Life”. The week-long program of activities to commemorate World Food Day is geared at increasing accessibility to healthy foods and alleviating hunger among the unfortunate. The Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development is receiving support from the Taiwanese Technical Mission and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in hosting the World Food Day 2021 week of activities.