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WHO Director-General Declares Monkeypox Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
With more than 16,000 cases reported in 75 countries worldwide since the beginning of May 2022, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today (23 July 2022) declared the multi-country monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. “We have an outbreak that has spread around the world rapidly, through new…
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Air Quality Bulletin: Air Quality Falls to Moderate Levels
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:15 PM Sunday 24 July 2022 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Later Sunday night until Tuesday Synopsis: The air quality is to fall to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated…
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Marine Bulletin: Small Craft Warning
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services4:50 PM Sunday 24 July 2022 A Small Craft warning goes into effect Sunday night for Antigua, Barbuda and Anguilla. A Small Craft warning goes into effect Monday morning for the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Especially open Atlantic waters. Timing: Sunday night, midnight until Monday midday for Antigua,…
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MOH: Increased Surveillance at Ports of Entry and Health Care Facilities for Monkeypox
The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment (MOHWE) wishes to advise the general public that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. As such, in keeping with WHO’s recommendations, the MOHWE has increased its monkeypox surveillance at our ports of…
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First Aid During Emergencies Training Conducted by Disaster Management Agencies
NATIONAL OFFICE OF DISASTER SERVICES (NODS) – A one-day training session on first aid during emergencies was held on Wednesday 13th July 2022 with district disaster management volunteers along with representatives from several government departments. The workshop, organised by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and NODS, was facilitated by personnel from the Antigua and Barbuda…
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ABEMS Announces Plans for Carnival Festivities 2022
The Antigua Barbuda Emergency Medical Services (ABEMS) is announcing a strategic plan ahead of the 2022 Carnival festivities with thousands expected to be on the streets of St. John’s beginning with the T-Shirt Mas on Saturday 23rd July, 2022. The management of EMS devised a strategy that will allow the Emergency Medical Technicians to be…
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Wanted Bulletin: Jaquan Teague of Fort Road
STRATCOM: Police are appealing to Jaquan Teague of Fort Road to surrender himself at any police station immediately. Teague is wanted for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged shooting at Parham on Friday 15th July 2022. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts can contact the Parham Police Station at 463-…
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Residents Urged to Heighten Security Awareness
STRATCOM PRESS RELEASE: In an effort to further ensure the safety and security of every citizen in Antigua and Barbuda, the police have stepped up their crime-fighting measures, and are equally appealing to residents to heighten their security awareness. Already, several ‘Stop and Search’ exercises were conducted in certain targeted areas, as well as search…
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July Updated Forecast for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Dale C. S. Destin | My July updated forecast for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is out, and it continues to call for a very busy and active season with the possibility of being super hyperactive. As of July 20, the forecast is for 19 named storms, 11 hurricanes and 5 major hurricanes. This includes Tropical Storms Alex Bonnie and Colin.…
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Disaster Management Officials Engaged in Flood Management Training
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – District Disaster Volunteers along with representatives from several departments were engaged in a one-day workshop on Tuesday 12th July 2022 on various aspects of flood management. The training organised by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and NODS allowed participants to share experiences and good practices in managing floods…
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Marine Bulletin: Small Craft Advisory
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:35 PM Tuesday 19 July 2022 A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, and Anguilla. A Small Craft advisory goes back into effect Wednesday for the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands out to 20nautical miles. Timing:…
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CARPHA: No Travel Restrictions Required At This Time for Monkeypox
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stated on Monday 18th July 2022 that Member States should continue to remain on high alert for the importation of viral or other infections and monitor in country syndromic surveillance systems for increases in fever and rash illnesses. “At CARPHA we coordinate public health…
