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229 New Laboratory Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Antigua and Barbuda
(Dashboard Update for January 6, 2022) The most recent reports received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment covering the period January 1st through to January 4th 2021 at 6pm revealed two hundred and twenty-nine (229) new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda. The new cases are as follows: ten (10)…
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Tracking COVID-19 in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU)
The following information was released by the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). Percentage of population administered COVID-19 vaccines as of 5th January 2022. As of 5th January 2022, the ECCU had recorded a total of 43,545 cases of COVID-19; New Cases – 1,037; Deaths – 789.
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203 New COVID-19 Cases Recorded
(Dashboard Update for January 4, 2022) The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment apologizes for the delayed publication of the dashboard. This was due to unforeseen circumstances that were experienced by the Ministry’s Epidemiology Unit. The Ministry expresses appreciation to members of the public for their patience during the delay. In this regard, the…
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Counsellor Offers Advice On Conflict Resolution
ABS Television – Counsellor Koren Norton is offering crucial advice about conflict resolution amid growing concern about altercations that have escalated into deadly violence. Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uinz-8u8zCU
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NEMO SVG Extends Gratitude for Assistance Received During Volcanic Crisis
The National Emergency Management Organisation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (NEMO SVG) has extended gratitude to its partners who assisted throughout the volcanic crisis of 2020/2021. On 29th December 2020, the alert level at the La Soufriere volcano was raised to ‘Orange’. The volcano went into an effusive eruption phase for several months with…
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UPDATE: Repairs to Damaged Crabb Hill Road
ABS TELEVISION – Member of Parliament St. Mary’s South, Samantha Marshall is hoping that work to fix the damaged road in the Crabb Hill area will be completed early this year. The MP thanks the Works Ministry for what has been done so far to make the crucial thoroughfare safer for road users.
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All Frontline Workers Required to get Booster Shots
MEDIA STATEMENT- The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda, acting through a round-robin system, today decided that all frontline workers are required to move to receive their booster vaccine shots immediately. Those men and women who have underlying health conditions that make them most vulnerable to communicable diseases are also encouraged to take the booster shot…
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Another COVID-19 Related Death Recorded
(Dashboard Update for December 30, 2021) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed twenty-four (24) new laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Sunday 26th December 2021 at 6pm. One hundred and one (101) samples were processed. Three (3) recovered cases were recorded. One (1)…
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Met Office Issues High Surf Advisory
High Surf Advisory goes into effect later today for Barbuda and a High Surf Advisory goes into effect Thursday for Antigua, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed mainly northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping near shore areas. Timing: Later today until Friday for…
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Cashew Hill Flood Mitigation Project Gets Underway
ABS Television – The authorities say they are closer to commencing construction of culverts in Cashew Hill to address flooding risks. The project is part of the Enhance Direct Access (EDA) Project, a regional initiative under the Green Climate Fund being implemented in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Grenada. Environment Minister Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph…
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Dominica Builds Climate-Resistant Emergency Shelters
After the catastrophic damages caused by both Tropical Storm Erika (2015) and Hurricane Maria (2017), the Commonwealth of Dominica in partnership with the European Fund has built two climate-resistant Regional Emergency Shelters. These structures were built to international specifications and should be able to withstand the impact of future storms. Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL1LQ3pICQk
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Antigua and Barbuda Updates its Travel Advisory
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective December 29,2021 to ensure the continued safety of travelers and residents. The V.C. Bird International Airport is open for international and regional air traffic. The Antigua Port Authority is open to Cargo Vessels, Pleasure Craft and Ferry Services which are required to follow…
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