Bequia this Week - 7th January - 13th January 2022
A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday with daily updates, giving information about what's on where and when, including Covid-19 info.
A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday with daily updates, giving information about what's on where and when, including Covid-19 info.
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NO. 991<br />
Jan <strong>7th</strong> -<br />
Jan <strong>13th</strong> BEQUIA <strong>2022</strong><br />
Update 1<br />
what * Where * When?<br />
THIS WEEK<br />
Fri <strong>7th</strong><br />
Gingerbread Café - Open daily from 7.30am! Cakes, coffee, light meals & more, see ad page 2 458 3800<br />
Frangipani Hotel & Bar - Open daily from 8am for b’fast, drinks, lunch. & dinner (Mon & Fri closed from 4pm) 458 3255<br />
The Liming, Adams Bay - Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Dinner Shuttle - see ad page 2 533 0398<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Heritage Museum - Open today 10am - 1pm! Adm. EC$25 (kids free). 20% off 4 or more! See ad p. 3 532 9554<br />
De Reef, Lower Bay - Open daily from 11am until… Daily Happy Hour 4-7pm, spacious seating see ad page 2 458 3958<br />
Provision, Lower Bay - Today: Tuna Sashimi is back! Open 6 days for lunch, closed Weds, see ad p. 2 431 0457<br />
Dawn’s Café, Lower Bay - Breakfast & lunch. Dinner by res. Takeaways! Open daily (closed on Mondays) 492 6508<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Open daily Mon to Sat 11am until, Sun 5pm until. Great harbour view! Kitchen open til late, see ad p. 2 457 3443<br />
Jack‘s Bar, PM Beach - Open daily for Breakfast from 9am. Lunch & Dinner daily. See ad page 2 458 3809<br />
Mac’s Pizza - Closed until further notice! 458 3474<br />
Sat 8th<br />
Lower Bay Tennis Court - Hire, Coaching, Play. Coaching for groups and individuals, see ad page 3<br />
Doris Fresh Food - Shop open! See ad on page 4 for opening hours and important details & protocols!<br />
491 6012<br />
458 3625<br />
Fernando‘s Hideaway - Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday, reservations preferred please! 458 3758<br />
Sun 9th<br />
Mon 10th<br />
Tues 11th<br />
Wed 12th<br />
Thurs <strong>13th</strong><br />
The Liming, Adams Bay - Amanda ‘Cloud’ Gooding live today 12-3pm for Sunday Lunch - see ad p. 2 533 0398<br />
De Reef, Lower Bay - Open 11am until… Sunday Lunch, Happy Hour 4-7pm. Spacious seating or Takeaway! 458 3958<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach Hotel - We are open! Non-hotel guests welcome in our beachfront restaurant - must reserve! See ad! 458 1600<br />
Frangipani Hotel & Bar - Sunday Lime & Chill: 5pm until... Drinks & Kitchen Specials: Chicken Alfredo Pasta… 458 3255<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Heritage Museum - Open today 10am - 1pm! Adm. EC$25 (kids free). 20% off 4 or more! See ad p. 3 532 9554<br />
Fernando‘s Hideaway - Daily for dinner by res. only. Takeaways available, pls. call by noon. Closed Sundays 458 3758<br />
Grenadine Sea Salt - Tasting Bar & Shop open Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm - 4.30pm. See ad page 3<br />
Mac’s Café - Tues - Fri 8am - 12 noon. Speciality coffee & tea, home-made baked goods! See ad page 2 458 3474<br />
Tantie Pearl’s – Open for Lunch & Dinner - great view, sunset cocktails! Closed Sundays VHF 68/457 3160/527 1628<br />
Bar One - Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 12.30pm to 8pm! See ad on page 4 533 5115<br />
Maranne’s Ice Cream@Gingerbread - Open daily 10.30am-5.30pm, including Sundays! See ad page 4! 593 7264<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Heritage Museum - Open today 10am - 1pm! Adm. EC$25 (kids free). 20% off 4 or more! See ad p. 3 532 9554<br />
Into the Weeds, Lower Bay - Medicinal Garden, open Thurs to Sun 2.30 - 5pm, or by appointment. See ad p. 3 458 3793<br />
Petra‘s Restaurant, Lower Bay - Eat in or Takeaways - please call for more details! 526 4486<br />
Frangipani Hotel & Bar - World-famous BBQ Buffet & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! 458 3255<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964<br />
Visit the <strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Office!<br />
TOURISM ASSOCIATION<br />
www.bequiatourism.com<br />
Advice on accommodation, tours, daytrips, plus stamps, postcards,<br />
newspapers, flags, souvenir maps & beach towels and more…<br />
Please wear a mask! Located opposite Customs/Revenue building Open daily
Eating Out<br />
Dawn’s Café - Lower Bay<br />
Delicious Home Cooking in idyllic Garden Setting<br />
Breakfast & Lunch. Dinner by Res. Takeaways!<br />
Closed on Mondays No Credit Cards<br />
¡<br />
Located at the end of Lower Bay Tel: 492 6508<br />
Eat In<br />
& Takeaway<br />
Open Daily<br />
From 11am - until… Spacious Seating!<br />
Tel: 458 3958<br />
Adams Bay<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Breakfast 8pm - 10.30am<br />
Lunch 12pm - 6.00pm<br />
Dinner 6pm - 9.30pm<br />
Booking is advised!<br />
open Daily<br />
for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner<br />
Sunday, 9th Jan 12 noon - 3pm:<br />
Amanda ‘Cloud’ Gooding Live<br />
Complimentary Evening Shuttle Service available<br />
to take guests from the Ferry Port at 6.30pm<br />
and return to the Ferry Port at 9pm - Booking is essential!<br />
Tel: +1 (784) 533-0398<br />
Reservations: frontdesk@thelimingbequia.com<br />
Daily Happy Hour 4-7pm<br />
Open daily from 7.30am<br />
Fabulous Sunset & Harbour Views<br />
from our unique<br />
360 Degrees Roof Terrace<br />
* KITCHEN ALWAYS OPEN TILL 10PM! *<br />
Watch Sports LIVE at Papa’s<br />
Check for event times!<br />
OPENING HOURS<br />
Monday - Saturday: 11am - until…<br />
Sunday: 5pm - until…<br />
PAPA’S DAILY DRINKS SPECIALS TILL 6PM<br />
Rum/Vodka/Gin + Mix $8 • Rum Punch $8 • Hairoun/Carib $6<br />
Res: 457-3443 / 455 5463 VHF CH 68 Free WiFi<br />
WE ARE OPEN!<br />
Our Restaurant welcomes non-hotel Guests -<br />
please call to reserve!<br />
Spacious seating - Casual elegant beachfront setting<br />
Dining strictly by Reservation only - call 458 1600<br />
Jack’s Beach Bar<br />
Princess Margaret Beach<br />
Open Daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner from 9am until...<br />
Favourite menu items - full bar - Takeaways available<br />
Happy Hour daily from 5pm to 7pm<br />
Spacious comfortable seating<br />
Call & WhatsApp: 529 4692 for reservations (strongly encouraged) https://jacksbeachbar.com
Eating Out<br />
BEQUIA'S ONLY FLOATING BAR<br />
FRESH COCKTAILS, BAR SWINGS, FRIENDLY<br />
BARTENDERS & THE BEST SUNSET VIEW!<br />
OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY<br />
12:30PM - 8PM<br />
PICK UPS FROM PLANTATION HOTEL & JACK'S BAR<br />
EC$5 PER PERSON ONE WAY<br />
CALL +1 784 533 5115 FOR SHUTTLE & MORE INFO<br />
activities<br />
THE BEQUIA HERITAGE MUSEUM<br />
located at St. Hillary, Friendship<br />
Exploring 1700 years of <strong>Bequia</strong>’s unique history<br />
from Amerindian times to the present day<br />
mac’s pizza & Kitchen<br />
• Friday & Saturday 8am-10pm • Sun 12 noon-9pm<br />
• Mon Tues 11am-9pm • Wed & Thursday 8am- 9pm<br />
Check for weekend Specials!<br />
Friday Happy Hour 4-7pm: $15 Appetizer Plate,<br />
$5 Sparrow Mix, $10 Cocktail Special,<br />
$12 Glass New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc<br />
mac’s Café: Tues - Friday 8am - 12 noon<br />
Specialty Coffee & Tea,<br />
home-made Baked Goods!<br />
Closed until further notice!<br />
The health of our staff and our community<br />
is of paramount importance to us!<br />
TAKEAWAY SERVICE WELCOME!<br />
Located on the Belmont Walkway, just past Dive Adventures<br />
458 3474 / 528 1854<br />
CURRENT OPENING HOURS:<br />
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 10am to 1pm<br />
P r i v a t e o u t - o f - h o u r s G u i d e d T o u r s a l s o a v a i l a b l e b y p r i o r a r r a n g e m e n t<br />
Admission: EC$25 (US$10) Groups of 4 or more: 20% discount<br />
Kids under 12 (with adults) free!<br />
bequiaheritage@gmail.com Tel: 532 9554 / 457 3649 / 458 3086<br />
OUR TASTING BAR & SHOP<br />
IS<br />
OPEN<br />
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS<br />
FROM 1:00PM - 4:30PM<br />
AT FIREFLY ESTATE, SPRING<br />
sales@grenadineseasalt.com<br />
Lower Bay Tennis Court<br />
hire/coaching/play (next to Keegan’s)<br />
Rackets and balls provided<br />
Coaching for groups & individuals<br />
Court only: EC$40/hour • Coaching: EC$80 (incl. court)<br />
Contact Jonathan Simons LTA, ACA<br />
Email: jonsim422@gmail.com WhatsApp / Tel: 491 6012<br />
The <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Perspectives Novels<br />
Available in print<br />
and eBook formats<br />
http://tinyurl.com/jl6gu7o<br />
activities<br />
Check out the weekly <strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> - online Edition in full colour<br />
including up-to-date SVG Covid-19 Information, links to protocols etc.<br />
and our free ‘Love <strong>Bequia</strong>’ postcards archive!<br />
Visit: www.begos.com - to advertise contact outhouse@vincysurf.com
shopping / Provisioning / services / Miscellaneous<br />
MARANNE’S<br />
Delicious Ho m e m a d e Go u r m e t Ic e Cr e a m<br />
&<br />
Sorbets, Frozen Yogurt, Fresh Natural Yogurt<br />
Sundaes and Splits, Qts and half gal. Tubs to take away<br />
All Natural Ingredients! Daily from 10.30am-5.30pm, incl. Sundays!<br />
Tel: 593 7264 marannehazell@gmail.com<br />
Doris’ Fresh Food<br />
& Yacht Provisioning<br />
Only VACCINATED Customers with proof of vaccination will be allowed inside!<br />
Wear mask & sanitize hands! No entry for New Arrivals until 5 days have passed<br />
Un-vaccinated & New Arrivals: Orders Only - by phone/email or WhatsApp!<br />
Opening hours: Monday - Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-3pm Closed Sundays<br />
WhatsApp/Signal: +1 784 528 8568 Tel: 458 3625<br />
doris_freshfood@yahoo.com See also: www.dorisfreshfood.com<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Tech<br />
Full Service Business, Internet Café & Technology Center<br />
• Air Conditioned for your Comfort •<br />
Print/Fax/Scan/Laminate/Photo Copy - Color/BW<br />
Passport & Photo Printing • Business Cards, Flyers, Programmes, etc.<br />
Point of Sale Systems: Restaurant / Retail programming<br />
Cell Phone Accessories & Chargers<br />
Mask required! Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 2pm<br />
Located on the Front Street - Digicel Building Entrance<br />
Tel: 433-3555 · Fax: 516-504-3008 · Info@bequiatech.com · www.bequiatech.com<br />
Westside Rental & Car detailing<br />
Call 529-5005 or 530-7813 for more Information!<br />
• PRINTING<br />
• PHOTOCOPYING<br />
• GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />
• STATIONERY<br />
• RUBBER STAMPS<br />
• COLOUR COPY SERVICE<br />
• DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTING<br />
• FLYERS<br />
Kingstown, (St. Vincent) Ltd, Bay Street,<br />
Phone: (784) 456-2217 • Fax: (784) 457-2996<br />
e-mail: info@quikprintsvg.com<br />
Attention All Advertisers -<br />
Printed Edition Deadline!<br />
The next printed edition of<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> (Fri 14th - Thurs 20th Jan)<br />
will be out on Friday 2<strong>7th</strong> <strong>January</strong>.<br />
Come visit our boutique and<br />
production centre located<br />
in the picturesque harbour<br />
town of Port Elizabeth — just<br />
a short walk from the ferry<br />
wharf and main dinghy dock.<br />
Please note: Advertisers DEADLINE is<br />
noon on Wednesday 12th <strong>January</strong>!<br />
Make sure you let us have<br />
all your advertising details in good time!<br />
outhouse@vincysurf.com or call 532 9553<br />
BACK STREET<br />
PORT ELIZABETH, BEQUIA<br />
SVG<br />
INFO@BEQUIATHREADWORKS.COM<br />
WWW.BEQUIATHREADWORKS.COM<br />
Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Chiropractor<br />
Dr. Gregory Thomas<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm<br />
NEW Location: Brick House, Back Street, phone 458-3937<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm<br />
Kenmars Mall, Halifax Street, ground floor<br />
For appointments phone 485-6449<br />
health & Fitness<br />
FRIENDS OF BEQUIA HOSPITAL<br />
A Registered Charity<br />
We rely on donations to maintain adequate<br />
medical supplies for the <strong>Bequia</strong> Hospital & Clinic<br />
providing healthcare for everyone on <strong>Bequia</strong>.<br />
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!<br />
Donations in a sealed, addressed envelope can be left<br />
at the <strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Office. For more info call: 457 3232<br />
friendsofbequiahospital@gmail.com<br />
Apartment & Villa Rentals / real estate<br />
boutique villa & apartments<br />
Stunning location & panoramic views<br />
Nestled between Lower Bay<br />
and Princess Margaret beaches<br />
WiFi, aircon, sun decks, 1 - 4 bed options<br />
www.thelookoutbequia.com<br />
E-mail: louise@thelookoutbequia.com<br />
Tel: <strong>Bequia</strong> +1 784 527-2377 / UK 07815 627 955<br />
BUILDING LOTS for sale!<br />
Industry <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
1-Acre Lots from US$100,000<br />
Friendship <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Lots min. 20,000 sq.ft. from US$75,000<br />
Concrete Road/Electricity/Cable/Telephone already in place<br />
Tel: (784) 493-4711 or info@islandpace.com<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Harbour<br />
The Wheres<br />
& Whats<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism<br />
Association<br />
www.bequiatourism.com<br />
Phone: (784) 458 3286<br />
bequiatourism@vincysurf.com<br />
Dinghy<br />
Dock<br />
$<br />
T<br />
Day Charters /<br />
Cruise Ship Tenders<br />
Bank<br />
St. Michael’s Catholic Church<br />
Fuel Dock/<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Marina<br />
Market Dock<br />
Admiralty Bay<br />
Model Boat Shop<br />
Yacht Garbage<br />
Containers<br />
Public Toilets<br />
Post Office, Customs<br />
& Immigration<br />
Tourism Association Office<br />
Main Ferry Dock<br />
Market Square<br />
New Dinghy Dock<br />
Port Elizabeth<br />
T<br />
Front Street<br />
Dinghy Dock St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)<br />
Belmont Walkway<br />
Gas Station<br />
Back Street<br />
Almond Tree<br />
Clive Tannis Playing Field<br />
Basketball<br />
Football & Cricket<br />
$<br />
Doctor’s<br />
Office<br />
Hospital<br />
Pharmacy<br />
+<br />
Police<br />
Station<br />
Yacht Garbage Disposal<br />
The MAIN location for disposal of yacht garbage is in the skips<br />
located off the Fish Market Jetty - next to the Vegetable Market.<br />
Bins for SMALL AMOUNTS of yacht garbage can also be found<br />
by the main Dinghy Dock - including Recycling Bins.<br />
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE GARBAGE BAGS BESIDE FULL BINS<br />
Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence!<br />
Scheduled Outages in <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
NO OUTAGES ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED<br />
FOR THE coming week
BEQUIA<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Heritage Museum<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Hospital (24 hrs) 458 3294<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Clinic 457 3328<br />
Dr. Lugo (private appts/visits) 534 0376<br />
Paget Farm Clinic 458 3302<br />
Imperial Pharmacy 458 3373, after hours 458 3025<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Police Station 458 3350<br />
VHF 16 “ZedQS <strong>Bequia</strong>”<br />
Coastguard 457 4578<br />
VHF 16 “Juliet8Bravo”<br />
Post Office<br />
Mon - Fri: 9am-12 noon, 1pm-3pm<br />
Cruisers’ Net: VHF 68 Mon/Wed/Fri 8am Weather & Local Info<br />
Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pm<br />
Overtime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.<br />
24/7 SVG COVID-19 HOTLINE: 1 (784) 534-4325 coronavirustaskforcesvg@gmail.com<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Ferries ScheduleS<br />
For current schedules see relevant Ferry Company websites below:<br />
www.admiralferries.com<br />
www.bequiaexpress.com<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> Email Updates!<br />
If you would like to receive our regular email updates with all the latest<br />
Covid-19 related news and more, please contact us at outhouse@vincysurf.com<br />
Produced and published by Outhouse Graphics Inc © <strong>2022</strong><br />
For advertising space and rate details contact outhouse@vincysurf.com or call: 532 9553
Covid-19 Protocols<br />
and Arrival Information<br />
A) Latest PROTOCOL FOR FULLY Vaccinated TRAVELLERS ENTERING SVG<br />
To access <strong>this</strong> document click here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents<br />
or download directly from the link (left) below<br />
B) Latest PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELLERS ENTERING SVG BY YACHT<br />
To access <strong>this</strong> document, click here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents or the link (centre) below<br />
For authorised website assisting yachts with Entry and Quarantine requirements see:<br />
https://svgarrivals.com<br />
C) Latest PROTOCOL FOR UN-Vaccinated Travellers Entering SVG<br />
To access <strong>this</strong> document click here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents or the link (right) below<br />
1<br />
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY ST.<br />
VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com<br />
or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
HEALTH SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE<br />
PROTOCOL FOR THE ENTRY OF TRAVELLERS TO ST. VINCENT AND<br />
THE GRENADINES VIA VESSEL<br />
AIM: The safe entry of vessels into St. Vincent and the Grenadines in a manner that reduces the risk<br />
of the importation and subsequent transmission of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadine s.<br />
OBJECTIVES:<br />
1. To establish the risk of arriving vessels and passengers introducing new COVID-19 to SVG;<br />
2. To minimize the exposure of residents of SVG to newCOVID-19;<br />
3. Early identification of potential exposure to new COVID-19, and<br />
4. Early containment of new COVID-19.<br />
PROCEDURE PRE-ARRIVAL:<br />
1. The POE's currently accessible are Blue Lagoon, Wallilabou, <strong>Bequia</strong>, Union,<br />
Canouan and Port Kingstown.<br />
2. The Approved Quarantine Areas for mooring on arrival are at a) Young Island Cut,<br />
St Vincent, b) North Admiralty Bay, <strong>Bequia</strong>, c) Clifton, Union Island and d)<br />
Canouan Marina.<br />
ENTERING BY YACHT<br />
3. All arriving yachts must request permission for entry at least five (5) days in advance,<br />
by e-mail to SVG Arrivals at svgarrivals@gmail.com, and submit a Request for Entry<br />
and Quarantine Form and vaccine certificates which will be validated pre arrival.<br />
4. At least 24 hours before arrival, send a) pre - entry negative PCR test results, b)<br />
completed Sail Clear (www.sailclear.com) document and c) estimated time of arrival to<br />
svgarrivals@gmail.com.<br />
5. Complete a Pre-Arrival Form https://stv.servicedx.com/travelform for each passenger.<br />
Updated October 31st 2021<br />
www.begos.com/vax_traveller.pdf www.begos.com/covidyachts.pdf www.begos.com/novax_traveller.pdf<br />
The full suite of SVG Covid-19 Visitor Arrival Protocols and Associated Documents, including<br />
Pre-Arrival Travel Form and Approved Accommodation for mandatory quarantine, can be be found here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php<br />
To download latest Approved Quarantine Accommodation List as of August 12th 2021 directly, see here:<br />
https://www.begos.com/covidaccommodation.pdf<br />
To access the Online Application for PCR exit testing, see here:<br />
http://govapp.gov.vc/application/testrequestform<br />
For an extensive list of SVG Covid-19 Guidance Documents, incl. for Mass Gatherings, see here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-guidance-documents<br />
PROTOCOLS ARE SUBJECT TO REGULAR UPDATES. TRAVELLERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK<br />
WITH THE CORONAVIRUS TASK FORCE TO CONFIRM THE MOST CURRENT REQUIREMENTS<br />
24/7 SVG COVID-19 HOTLINE: 1 (784) 534-4325 coronavirustaskforcesvg@gmail.com<br />
See next page for latest SVG Government Covid-19 info...
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>January</strong> 11, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN (215) NEW CASES<br />
ONE (1) DEATH<br />
THREE (3) OMICRON CASES<br />
Ninety-one (91) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and seventyseven<br />
(377) samples collected on Thursday <strong>January</strong> 6 th , <strong>2022</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 24.1%.<br />
Eighty-four (84) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>January</strong> 6 th ,<br />
<strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Sixty-one (61) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and forty-four<br />
(344) samples collected on Friday <strong>January</strong> 7 th , <strong>2022</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 17.7%. Eighty-<br />
Eight (88) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>January</strong> 7 th , <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Forty-eight (48) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and forty-five<br />
(245) samples collected on Saturday 8 th , <strong>2022</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 19.6%. Thirty-nine (39)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from the flu clinics on <strong>January</strong> 8 th , <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
No new COVID-19 cases were reported from nine (9) samples collected Sunday <strong>January</strong> 9 th , <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Twenty-two (22) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>January</strong> 9 th ,<br />
<strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Fifteen (15) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from forty-seven (47) samples collected<br />
on Monday <strong>January</strong> 10 th , <strong>2022</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 31.9%. One hundred and eleven (111)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from the flu clinics on <strong>January</strong> 10 th , <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
OMICRON CASES<br />
Sequencing results received from CARPHA on <strong>January</strong> 10, <strong>2022</strong> and <strong>January</strong> 11, <strong>2022</strong>, confirmed<br />
the presence of the Omicron variant of concern in two (2) samples taken on December 27, 2021<br />
and one (1) sample taken on December 28, 2021 from persons with no travel history.<br />
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HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently no patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. Seventeen<br />
(17) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, six (6) of<br />
whom are vaccinated, eleven (11) patients are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
One (1) new death was recorded over the reporting period. A 68-year-old female, with pre-existing<br />
conditions, died at home on <strong>January</strong> 10 th , <strong>2022</strong> after a respiratory illness with features typical of<br />
COVID-19. A postmortem test for COVID-19 was positive confirming that the cause of death was<br />
a COVID-19 pneumonia. She was fully vaccinated. Her death brings the death toll from COVID-<br />
19 to eighty-five (85).<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Thirty-six (36) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Nine hundred and fourteen (914)<br />
cases are currently active and eighty-five (85) persons with COVID-19 have died. Six thousand<br />
five hundred and sixty-two (6562) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and five hundred and<br />
sixty-three (5563) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu, Gamma, and Omicron variants in the<br />
community and the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe<br />
COVID-19 disease and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and<br />
recommendations by everyone is strongly recommended. The public is reminded to always wear<br />
a properly fitting mask, get vaccinated and boosted and seek care early.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>January</strong> 7, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
ONE HUNDRED (100) NEW CASES, ONE (1) DEATH<br />
One hundred (100) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and forty<br />
(340) samples collected on Wednesday <strong>January</strong> 5 th , <strong>2022</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 29.4%.<br />
Eighty-seven (87) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>January</strong> 5 th ,<br />
<strong>2022</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently no patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. Sixteen<br />
(16) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, two (2)<br />
of whom are fully vaccinated and fourteen (14) patients are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
One (1) new death was recorded over the reporting period. A 67-year-old female who presented to<br />
the Accident and Emergency Department on <strong>January</strong> 5 th , <strong>2022</strong>, after a one-week illness, died of<br />
COVID-19 pneumonia on <strong>January</strong> 6 th , <strong>2022</strong>. The patient, who, tested positive on admission had<br />
preexisting non-communicable diseases. She was fully vaccinated during the period April to July,<br />
2021. Her death brings the death toll from COVID-19 to eighty-four (84).<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
One hundred and six (106) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Seven hundred and<br />
thirty-six (736) cases are currently active and eighty-four (84) persons with COVID-19 have died.<br />
Six thousand three hundred and forty-seven (6347) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and five<br />
hundred and twenty-seven (5527) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
since March 2020.<br />
The public is reminded to always wear a properly fitting mask, get vaccinated and boosted and<br />
seek care early.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>January</strong> 6, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHT (208) NEW CASES<br />
One hundred and seventeen (117) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from four hundred<br />
and sixteen (416) samples collected on Monday <strong>January</strong> 3 rd , <strong>2022</strong>, resulting in a positivity of<br />
28.1%. Ninety-nine (99) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on<br />
<strong>January</strong> 3 rd , <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Ninety-one (91) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and sixty-three<br />
(363) samples collected on Tuesday <strong>January</strong> 4 th , <strong>2022</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 25.1%. Sixtyfour<br />
(64) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>January</strong> 4 th , <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently no patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. Sixteen<br />
(16) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, two (2)<br />
of whom are fully vaccinated and fourteen (14) patients are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period <strong>January</strong> 3 rd – <strong>January</strong> 4 th , <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Sixty-eight (68) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Seven hundred and forty-three<br />
(743) cases are currently active and eighty-three (83) persons with COVID-19 have died. Six<br />
thousand two hundred and forty-seven (6247) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and four<br />
hundred and twenty-one (5421) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and the<br />
significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease and<br />
deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization 1 with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>January</strong> 6, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FULLY VACCINATED DEATH<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has recorded its first fully-vaccinated COVID-19 death. A 67-yearold<br />
female who, presented to the Accident and Emergency Department on <strong>January</strong> 5 th , 2021, after<br />
a one-week illness, died of COVID-19 pneumonia on <strong>January</strong> 6 th , 2021. The patient, who, tested<br />
positive on admission had preexisting non-communicable diseases. She was fully vaccinated<br />
during the period April to July, 2021. Her death brings the death toll from COVID-19 to eightyfour<br />
(84).<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>January</strong> 4, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FORTY-EIGHT (48) NEW CASES<br />
Forty-eight (48) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and twenty-two<br />
(222) samples collected on Sunday <strong>January</strong> 2 nd , <strong>2022</strong>, resulting in a positivity of 21.6%. Eleven<br />
(11) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on <strong>January</strong> 2 nd , <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently no patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. Sixteen<br />
(16) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, two (2)<br />
of whom are vaccinated, fourteen (14) patients are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Twenty-seven (27) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Six hundred and three (603)<br />
cases are currently active and eighty-three (83) persons with COVID-19 have died. Six thousand<br />
nine and thirty-nine (6039) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and three hundred and fiftythree<br />
(5353) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>January</strong> 2, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-NINE (39) NEW CASES<br />
Thirty-eight (39) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and ninety<br />
(254) samples collected on Friday December 31 st , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 15.4%.<br />
Nineteen (19) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 31 st ,<br />
2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently no patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. Ten (10)<br />
patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, two (2) of<br />
whom are vaccinated, eight (8) patients are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Twenty-one (21) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and eighty-two<br />
(582) cases are currently active and eighty-three (83) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand nine hundred and ninety-one (5991) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and three<br />
hundred and twenty-six (5326) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 31, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
ONE HUNDRED AND TWO (102) NEW CASES<br />
TWO (2) DEATHS<br />
Twenty-one (21) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and ninety<br />
(190) samples collected on Tuesday December 28 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 11.1%.<br />
Twenty-two (22) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December<br />
28 th , 2021.<br />
Thirty-six (36) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and thirty-nine<br />
(139) samples collected on Wednesday December 29 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 25.9%.<br />
Sixteen (16) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 29 th ,<br />
2021.<br />
Forty-five (45) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and two (202)<br />
samples collected on Thursday December 30 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 22.3%.<br />
Seventeen (18) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from the flu clinics on December<br />
30 th , 2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently no patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. Twelve<br />
(12) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, two (2)<br />
of whom are vaccinated, ten (10) patients are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
Two (2) new deaths were recorded over the reporting period. A 71-year-old female tested<br />
positive for COVID-19 on December 25 th , 2021, she was admitted to the isolation ward at the<br />
Milton Cato Memorial Hospital and died on the 28 th of December of COVID-19 pneumonia.<br />
A 75-year-old male, tested positive for COVID-19 on December 28 th , 2021, was found dead at<br />
home on 29 th December 2021 of COVID-19 pneumonia.<br />
Both patients were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death toll from COVID-19 to eight-three<br />
(83).<br />
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COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Seventy-seven (77) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and sixty-four<br />
(564) cases are currently active and eighty-three (83) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand nine hundred and fifty-two (5952) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and three<br />
hundred and five (5305) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since<br />
March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 28, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
SEVEN (7) NEW CASES<br />
Seven (7) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from fifty-seven (57) samples collected<br />
on Monday December 27 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 12.3%. Five (5) new rapid antigen<br />
positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 27 th , 2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently no patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. Fourteen<br />
(14) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, two (2)<br />
of whom are vaccinated, twelve (12) patients are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Twenty-four (24) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and forty-one<br />
(541) cases are currently active and eighty-one (81) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand eight hundred and fifty (5850) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and two hundred<br />
and twenty-eight (5228) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since<br />
March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 26, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THREE (3) NEW CASES<br />
Three (3) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seventy-four (74) samples collected<br />
on Friday December 24 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 4.1%. Two (2) new rapid antigen<br />
positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 24 th , 2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently no patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. Fourteen<br />
(14) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, two (2)<br />
of whom are vaccinated, twelve (12) patients are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Nineteen (19) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and fifty-eight (558)<br />
cases are currently active and eighty-one (81) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand<br />
eight hundred and forty-three (5843) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and two hundred and<br />
four (5204) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 24, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWELVE (12) NEW CASES<br />
Twelve (12) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and two (102)<br />
samples collected on Thursday December 23 rd , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 11.8%. Two (2)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 23 rd , 2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently no patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. Eight (8)<br />
patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, all of whom<br />
are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Thirty-four (34) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and seventy-four<br />
(574) cases are currently active and eighty-one (81) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand eight hundred and forty (5840) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one hundred<br />
and eighty-five (5185) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since<br />
March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 23, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
EIGHTEEN (18) NEW CASES<br />
TWO (2) DEATHS<br />
Eleven (11) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and forty-six (146)<br />
samples collected on Tuesday December 21 st , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 7.5%. Twentythree<br />
(23) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 21 st ,<br />
2021.<br />
Seven (7) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from forty-nine (49) samples collected<br />
on Wednesday December 22 nd , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 14.3%. Twenty (20) new rapid<br />
antigen results were reported from flu clinics on December 22 nd , 2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There is currently one (1) patient admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. The<br />
patient is unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
Two (2) new deaths were recorded over the reporting period. A 71-year-old male, died at home<br />
after a respiratory illness and tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday 21 st December 2021 as<br />
part of the postmortem assessment. This patient was determined to have died from a COVID<br />
pneumonia.<br />
A 26-year-old male with underlying conditions, tested positive for COVID-19 on December 14 th ,<br />
2021, was admitted to the isolation ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital and died on the<br />
22 nd December 2021 of COVID-19 pneumonia.<br />
Both patients were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death toll from COVID-19 to eight-one<br />
(81).<br />
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COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Fourteen (14) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and ninety-six (596)<br />
cases are currently active and eighty-one (81) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand<br />
eight hundred and twenty-eight (5828) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one hundred<br />
and fifty-one (5151) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since<br />
March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 21, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWENTY-SIX (26) NEW CASES<br />
Twenty-six (26) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and fifty-six<br />
(156) samples collected on Monday December 20 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 16.7%.<br />
Thirteen (13) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 20 th ,<br />
2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently two (2) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. One<br />
(1) patient is fully vaccinated, and the other patient (1) patient is unvaccinated. Ten (10) patients<br />
are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. One (1) patient is<br />
fully vaccinated and nine (9) are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Fourteen (14) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and ninety-four<br />
(594) cases are currently active and seventy-nine (79) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand eight hundred and ten (5810) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one hundred<br />
and thirty-seven (5137) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since<br />
March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 20, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWENTY-SIX (26) NEW CASES<br />
TWO (2) DEATHS<br />
Eight (8) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seventy (70) samples collected on<br />
Thursday December 16 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 11.4%. Ten (10) new rapid antigen<br />
positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 16 th , 2021.<br />
Eleven (11) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seventy-nine (79) samples collected<br />
on Friday December 17 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity 13.9%. Seven (7) new rapid antigen<br />
positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 17 th , 2021.<br />
Seven (7) new COVID-19 positive case was reported from one hundred and two (102) samples<br />
collected on Saturday December 18 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity 6.9%. Seven (7) new rapid<br />
antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 18 th , 2021.<br />
No new COVID-19 positive case was reported from twenty-three (23) samples collected on<br />
Sunday December 19 th , 2021. Two (2) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu<br />
clinics on December 19 th , 2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently two (2) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. One<br />
(1) patient is fully vaccinated, and the other patient is unvaccinated. Ten (10) patients are admitted<br />
to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. One (1) patient is fully vaccinated<br />
and nine (9) are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
Two (2) new deaths were recorded over the reporting period. A 52-year-old female, died at home<br />
after a respiratory illness and tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday 17 th December 2021 as part<br />
of the postmortem assessment. This patient was determined to have died from a COVID<br />
pneumonia.<br />
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An 80-year-old male with no underlying conditions, tested positive for COVID-19 on December<br />
18 th , 2021, was admitted to the isolation ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital and died later<br />
that day of COVID-19 pneumonia.<br />
Both patients were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death toll from COVID-19 to seventynine<br />
(79).<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Twelve (12) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and eighty-two (582)<br />
cases are currently active and seventy-nine (79) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand,<br />
seven hundred and eighty-four (5784) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one hundred and<br />
twenty-three (5123) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 16, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-FIVE (35) NEW CASES<br />
Twenty (20) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-eight<br />
(168) samples collected on Monday December 13 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 11.9%.<br />
Twelve (12) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 13 th ,<br />
2021.<br />
Nine (9) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and fifty-three (153)<br />
samples collected on Tuesday December 14 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity 5.9%. Six (6) new<br />
rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 14 th , 2021.<br />
Six (6) new COVID-19 positive case was reported from one hundred and thirty (130) samples<br />
collected on Wednesday December 15 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity 4.6%. Six (6) new rapid<br />
antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 15 th , 2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently five (5) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. One<br />
(1) patient is fully vaccinated, and four (4) patients are unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are<br />
admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and seventy (570) cases<br />
are currently active and seventy-seven (77) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand<br />
seven hundred and fifty-eight (5758) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one hundred and<br />
eleven (5111) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct 1 and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 13, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
ONE (1) NEW CASE<br />
One (1) new COVID-19 positive case was reported from twenty-nine (29) samples collected on<br />
Sunday December 12 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity 3.5%. Two (2) new rapid antigen positive<br />
results were reported from flu clinics on December 12 th , 2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently three (3) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. One<br />
(1) patient is fully vaccinated, and two (2) patients are unvaccinated. Fourteen (14) patients are<br />
admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and thirty-five (535) cases<br />
are currently active and seventy-seven (77) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand<br />
seven hundred and twenty-three (5723) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one hundred<br />
and eleven (5111) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 12, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY (30) NEW CASES<br />
Eighteen (18) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-two<br />
(162) samples collected on Thursday December 9 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 11.1%.<br />
Twenty-two (22) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December<br />
9 th , 2021.<br />
Eleven (11) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and seventy-six<br />
(176) samples collected on Friday December 10 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity 6.3%. Twelve<br />
(12) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 10 th , 2021.<br />
One (1) new COVID-19 positive case was reported from seventy-six (76) samples collected on<br />
Saturday December 11 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity 1.3%. Eight (8) new rapid antigen<br />
positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 11 th , 2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently three (3) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility.<br />
One (1) patient is fully vaccinated, and two (2) patients are unvaccinated. Fourteen (14) patients<br />
are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred and thirty-four (534)<br />
cases are currently active and seventy-seven (77) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand seven hundred and twenty-two (5722) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one<br />
hundred and eleven (5111) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct 1 and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 7, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FORTY-SEVEN (47) NEW CASES<br />
ONE (1) DEATH<br />
Twenty-nine (29) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and fifty-eight<br />
(258) collected on Monday December 6 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 11.24%. Sixteen (16)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 6 th , 2021.<br />
Six (6) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and twenty-three (123)<br />
samples collected on Tuesday December 7 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 4.9%. Fifteen (15)<br />
new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 7 th , 2021.<br />
Twelve (12) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-eight<br />
(168) samples collected on Wednesday December 8 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 7.1%.<br />
Sixteen (16) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 8 th ,<br />
2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently two (2) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. One<br />
(1) is fully vaccinated and the other is unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are admitted to the<br />
COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
One (1) new COVID-19 death was recorded over the reporting period. The deceased is an 86-<br />
year-old female who tested positive for COVID-19 on December 2 nd , 2021 and died of COVID-<br />
19 pneumonia on December 8 th , 2021. The deceased had no known underlying conditions and<br />
was unvaccinated. Her death brings the death toll from COVID-19 to seventy-seven (77).<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Fifteen (15) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Five hundred (504) cases are<br />
currently active and seventy-seven (77) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand six<br />
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hundred and ninety-two (5692) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and one hundred and<br />
eleven (5111) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March<br />
2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 7, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
TWENTY-TWO (22) NEW CASES<br />
Eleven (11) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred fifty (157) samples<br />
collected on Friday December 3 rd , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 7.0%. Ten (10) new rapid<br />
antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 3rd , 2021.<br />
Eight (8) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seventy-one (71) samples collected<br />
on Saturday December 4 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 11.3%. Thirteen (13) new rapid<br />
antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 4 th , 2021.<br />
Three (3) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from six (6) samples collected on Sunday<br />
December 5 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 50%. Eleven (11) new rapid antigen positive<br />
results were reported from flu clinics on December 5 th , 2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently five (5) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
No recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and seventy-three (473) cases<br />
are currently active and seventy-six (76) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand six<br />
hundred and forty-five (5645) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and ninety-six (5096)<br />
recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing 1 and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 5, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FORTY-FOUR (44) NEW CASES<br />
TWO (2) DEATHS<br />
Eighteen (18) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and ninety (190)<br />
samples collected on Wednesday December 1 st , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 9.5%. Seventeen<br />
(17) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 1 st , 2021.<br />
Twenty-six (26) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and seventy (170)<br />
samples collected on Thursday December 2 nd , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 15.2%. Nineteen<br />
(19) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on December 2 nd , 2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently five (5) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Five (5) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. All are unvaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
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Two (2) new deaths were recorded over the reporting period. A 55-year-old female who tested<br />
positive for COVID-19 on November 20 th , 2021, died on December 4 th , 2021. A 69-year-old male<br />
who tested positive for COVID-19 on December 4 th , 2021, died on December 5 th , 2021. Both<br />
patients were admitted to the COVID-19 isolation ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital.<br />
The patients had known underlying conditions and were unvaccinated. Their deaths bring the death<br />
toll from COVID-19 to seventy-six (76).<br />
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COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Nineteen (19) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and fifty-one (451)<br />
cases are currently active and seventy-six (76) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand<br />
six hundred and twenty-three (5623) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and ninety-six (5096)<br />
recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds,<br />
physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been<br />
proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the<br />
COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 2, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
SEVENTEEN (17) NEW CASES<br />
Seventeen (17) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and forty-five<br />
(145) samples collected on Tuesday November 30 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 11.7%.<br />
Sixteen (16) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 30 th ,<br />
2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently four (4) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Six (6) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. Five (5) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
Eighty-five (85) recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and twenty-eight<br />
(428) are currently active and seventy-four (74) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five<br />
thousand five hundred and seventy-nine (5579) cases of COVID-19 and five thousand and<br />
seventy-seven (5077) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since<br />
March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 1, 2021<br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer,<br />
Chair, Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
THIRTY-SEVEN (37) NEW CASES<br />
Thirty-seven (37) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and sixty-one<br />
(261) samples collected on Monday November 29 th , 2021, resulting in a positivity of 14.2%.<br />
Fifteen (15) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 29 th ,<br />
2021.<br />
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS<br />
There are currently four (4) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All<br />
are unvaccinated. Six (6) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato<br />
Memorial Hospital. Five (5) patients are unvaccinated, and one (1) patient is fully vaccinated.<br />
COVID-19 DEATHS<br />
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.<br />
COVID-19 SUMMARY<br />
One (1) new recovery was noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and ninety-six (496) are<br />
currently active and seventy-four (74) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand five<br />
hundred and sixty-two (5562) cases of COVID-19 and four thousand nine hundred and ninetytwo<br />
(4992) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.<br />
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and<br />
the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease<br />
and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by<br />
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of<br />
crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines<br />
have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying<br />
from the COVID-19 virus.<br />
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