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Region sees rise in cases and deaths
Region sees rise in cases and deaths
A PAN American Health Organization official has revealed that over the past week, 1.5 million new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the region with some 40,000 related deaths.
Senior doctor concerned over new variant discoveries
Senior doctor concerned over new variant discoveries
THE detection of new and more infectious COVID-19 variant strains in the country could lead to "serious implications" that could potentially impact the national vaccination campaign, a senior physician warned yesterday.
Nurses warn it's too early to remove testing for vaccinated travellers
BAHAMAS Nurses Union says it disagrees with plans to remove the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers believing there is no guarantee people won't contract or spread the virus even after receiving two doses of the vaccine.
Students Participate in a Virtual Disability Awareness Forum
Students from across The Bahamas recently participated in a virtual Disability Awareness High School forum that allowed officials to take their education and awareness campaign to a key sector of society – young persons of High School age.
The forum was organized by the Disability Affairs Division of the Department of Social Services and the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities ...
COME AND GET IT: Govt opens up vaccine rollout from today for anyone aged 18 or over
ALL people 18 and older in The Bahamas are eligible, starting today, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee announced yesterday.
COVID-19 vaccinations now open to 18 and older
COVID-19 vaccinations now open to 18 and older
Vaccinations for COVID-19 will be open to all persons 18 years of age and older, effective Monday 26 April 2021.
This applies to New Providence, Grand Bahama and all Family Islands.
Vaccinations will continue this week (Monday – Friday) at Loyola Hall, Gladstone Road; Church of God of Prophecy, East St; and St. Anslem’s Catholic Church Hall, Bernard Road (Monday only) on New Providence...
WE'RE ON THE RIGHT COURSE: Dahl-Regis addresses concerns over easing of controls on 'vaccinated'
WE'RE ON THE RIGHT COURSE: Dahl-Regis addresses concerns over easing of controls on 'vaccinated'
THE chairperson of the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee has responded to health professionals' concerns surrounding the removal of the PCR testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers to The Bahamas, saying the government is relying on the latest science.
Limit on vaccine supplies announced
Limit on vaccine supplies announced
DUE to "limited" vaccine supplies, at this time the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine will be restricted to Bahamian citizens and permanent residents 18 and older, as well as residents in the previously stated priority groups.
WILL BIDEN HELP Govt asks Washington to give us share of U.S. excess vaccine supplies
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said officials have petitioned the United States to give The Bahamas some of its Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines.
D'Aguilar: Fake vaccination cards are a concern
D'Aguilar: Fake vaccination cards are a concern
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D'Aguilar says officials will have to determine what sort of mechanism will be needed to ensure visitors are not using false vaccination cards when applying for travel health visas.