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Tracking COVID-19 in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU)
The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) has released the following statistics on the status of COVID-19 within the Union. Percentage of population administered COVID-19 vaccines as at 17 December 2021. As at 17 December 2021, the ECCU had recorded a total of 39,710 cases of COVID-19; New Cases – 60; Deaths – 759. Source: ECCB…
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Met Office Issues Small Craft Advisory
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) has issued a Small Craft Advisory (SCA) which goes into effect for Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Small craft advisory goes back into effect Thursday for Montserrat. Warnings may be required over the next few days for some areas. Locations to be…
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MBS Announces its Pharmacy and Stocktaking Hours for the Christmas Season
The Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) asks of its beneficiaries to kindly take note of its Extended End of Year Pharmacy and Stocktaking hours.
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ABTB Facilitating Drivers on Saturday, December 18 2021
The Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board (ABTB) wishes to inform the general public that it will be open for business on Saturday, December 18 2021 at its Paynters location. This opening is to affix Motor Vehicle Registration Decals ONLY.
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MOH Announces COVID-19 Testing Schedule for Public Servants and Students
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment has issued its COVID-19 Testing Schedule for unvaccinated Public Servants and school children. Parents are asked to bring along some form of I.D for the student to be tested. All results can be collected the following day at the ministry’s headquarters located between lower High and Long…
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MOH: COVID-19 Booster Schedule Announced
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment has announced its COVID-19 Booster schedule for persons 18 years and over. Booster shots start December 16th 2021. Persons can receive their shots at two vaccination sites namely the Villa Polyclinic and the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Centre.
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COVID-19 Cases Tripled in the Americas in 2021, but Millions Now Protected Thanks to Vaccine
Washington D.C. 15 December 2021 (PAHO) – While COVID-19 infections tripled in 2021 and health systems struggled to cope, “we have learned what it takes to bring this virus under control,” and must urgently address gaps in vaccine access to ensure everyone is protected, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne urged.…
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Antigua and Barbuda: State of Emergency to be Lifted
ABS Television/Radio – Minister of Information Hon. Melford Nicholas announced on Thursday16th December 2021 that the Government will lift the State Of Emergency (SOE) on Christmas Eve, ridding the country of the curfew. After consultation with Health and Safety officials, the cabinet was satisfied in the fact that we can remove the SOE but that…
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Omicron Variant Not Detected in Antigua and Barbuda
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) pointed out that approximately 58,000 residents are fully vaccinated and 4,000 partially vaccinated, and that no one is currently hospitalized with Covid. The authorities will continue to send SARS CoV 2 positive samples to CARPHA for genomic sequencing in order to detect the Omicron variant should it be present. To…
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CABINET NOTES: December 15, 2021
The Cabinet invited to its meeting the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and her Deputy, the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, the Chief Health Inspector and the Commissioner of Police and his Deputy to discuss the removal of the State of Emergency and the curfew and other Covid-related matters. i. The Minister of…
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Residents Concerned About Damages to Newly Erected Bus Stops
Residents are once again expressing concern over the damage done to a bus stop located on the recently rehabilitated Sir George Walter Highway. One of the newly built bus sheds in the vicinity of Caribbean Pharmaceutical Supplies Ltd. was spotted with its side glass shattered. This comes after another structure was damaged in a motor…
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STATEMENT: The Little Creek Bridge is now open to Motorists
Statement from the Ministry of Works in reference to the reopening of the Little Creek Bridge. The bridge, which was closed in January of this year was severely damaged by erosion after heavy rainfalls. Minister of Works the Hon. Lennox Weston said this is the first bridge constructed in Antigua based on the new requirements…
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