With no reported, suspected or confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to date in The Bahamas since it was first reported from Wuhan, China on December 31, 2019 – Bahamians are encouraged to keep informed by Dr. Pearl McMillan, chief medical officer, Ministry of Health, who says if Bahamians must utilize online sources for information, she encourages the use of sites that are reputable such as the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), WHO (World Health Organization), or PAHO (Pan American Health Organization). “Use sites that are reputable – sites that give you real information as it relates to this new virus,” said McMillan. “[But] we have no reported, no suspected, or confirmed cases in country now [and] that is very important.” To date, 15 people have been quarantined in country, a decision taken by health authorities for Bahamians returning home from China.

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