Government of Saint Lucia

Government Notebook- 31/12/2020

NEMO monitors seismic activity in Saint Vincent; and the Government of Saint Lucia suspends New Year fireworks displays due to COVID-19.

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Government Notebook- 30/12/2020

The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College postpones its annual graduation exercise due to COVID-19; and cricketing hero Daren Sammy formally accepts his role as a Goodwill Ambassador.

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Government Notebook- 29/12/2020

COVID-19 cases rise with increased travel during the holiday period; and the Recover Saint Lucia initiative draws more support.

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Between Dec. 24 and Dec. 27, a total of 314 COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Ezra Long Laboratory. From these the Ministry of Health received confirmation of 26 new cases, bringing the total number of cases diagnosed in country, to date, to 331. The Ministry of Health has also recorded a total of 274 recoveries to date, with 57 active cases presently in country.

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Government Notebook- 28/12/2020

Saint Lucia nationals in the Diaspora come to the aid of their countrymen; and corporate Saint Lucia assists the vulnerable.

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Ensure that you fill and secure your prescriptions before the holidays. You may have to avoid certain foods or substances that have the potential to interact with your medication. Please note that you should not skip or double up on doses while on your treatment. In the event that you forgot a dose, take the next dose at the closest possible time. 

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness issues a special appeal to everyone during the festive season to place safety and well-being high on their agenda. Traditionally, the festive season is a time of sharing and giving with family and friends but the Ministry of Health cautions that individuals should strive to maintain healthy habits, and avoid any form of recklessness that can potentially compromise their personal safety and that of others.

http://www.govt.lc/news/staying-healthy-during-the-holiday-season

Government Notebook- 24/12/2020

Saint Lucia complies with international recommendations to deal with the new strain of COVID-19; and Saint Lucians urged to avoid the harmful use of substances this holiday season.

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On December 14, 2020 the United Kingdom Public Health Agency reported a variant of SARS-CoV through viral genomic sequencing. The identified strain has been in circulation from September 20, 2020 in the United Kingdom. The virus has been detected in Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium and Australia but the risk of importation into the Caribbean and rest of the world is high due to incoming travel from the United Kingdom and Europe. The Public Health team at the Ministry of Health and Wellness is reviewing all information in relation to this new threat, in consultation with international and regional public health agencies, to guide the way forward in reducing the possible impact on our country.

For details, visit: http://www.govt.lc/news/saint-lucias-approach-to-the-new-variant-of-covid-19

The festive season is usually a time where the general public purchase and consume more foods than usual. History has also shown that there is generally an increase in food borne related illness every year to coincide with the festive season as recorded by the Department of Health and Wellness. Therefore, consumers are urged to be vigilant when purchasing, transporting, storing and preparing food products.

For details, visit: http://www.govt.lc/news/food-borne-illnesses-increase-during-festive-season