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Smooth process for free testing
Smooth process for free testing
Lines were long at the newly-opened free rapid antigen COVID testing centers on New Providence yesterday, as new case numbers continued to mount across The Bahamas. At Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium, where walk-up testing was being conducted, the lines moved quickly and many of the people who went through the process said it was fast and smooth. Sean ...
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As crisis worsens, govt to expand free COVID testing
As crisis worsens, govt to expand free COVID testing
One day after rolling out free COVID-19 testing in New Providence, Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis announced on Sunday that the government will make 1,000 free tests available each day, due to demand. Only 400 tests were initially made available as a result of budgetary constraints. "It has been clear to me since the start ...
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Adjusted guidelines for those testing positive or exposed to COVID-19
THE Health and Wellness Ministry has released adjusted guidelines for people who test positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to positive cases.
Free testing pilot starts tomorrow
Free testing pilot starts tomorrow
PEOPLE in New Providence will be able to get a free rapid antigen test through the government's pilot testing programme starting tomorrow, according to Press Secretary Clint Watson.
'Travel ban unfair - we need tests'
'Travel ban unfair - we need tests'
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said countries have been premature and uneven in implementing travel bans on African nations.
Testing for HIV/AIDS declined 55% in 2020
Testing for HIV/AIDS declined 55% in 2020
TREATMENT for HIV/AIDS has remained stable during the COVID-19 pandemic but testing for the virus declined by 55 percent in 2020, according to Dr Nikkiah Forbes, director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme.
U.S. steps up testing rule for entry into country
U.S. steps up testing rule for entry into country
THE United States has announced tightened entry requirements for travellers entering the country, requiring a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of departure regardless of vaccination status.This begins next week.
Free COVID testing 'in first quarter of next year'
Free COVID testing 'in first quarter of next year'
PRESS Secretary Clint Watson says the government will provide free COVID-19 testing in the first quarter of next year.
Initial testing of MARCO Alert system 'successful'
Initial testing of MARCO Alert system 'successful'
CABLE Bahamas Group of Companies officials said initial testing of the MARCO Alert system was successful on its platform on Monday.
Free testing expands to Eleuthera
Free testing expands to Eleuthera
AFTER a successful launch of its free COVID- 19 testing pilot programme in Inagua, the government, in partnership with Dr Tyneil Cargill and his team at Bay Street Medical, travelled to North Eleuthera on Wednesday to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on that island.