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SLBMC Updated Visitor and Patient Care Partner Guidelines
Updated January 10, 2021 The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has issued the following updated visitor and Patient care guidelines. The health and safety of our patients, families and staff members is our top priority. Therefore, as much as possible, our visitation guidelines balance preventing the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 with…
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MET Office Issues Small Craft Advisory
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands with immediate effect. Timing: Until Tuesday morning. Fresh winds are causing a combination of wind waves and wind swells to reach hazardous levels, mainly in open waters. The threat level to the life,…
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Missing Old Road Youth
Update: Malik Scotland of Old Road who was earlier reported missing is found. He was reportedly found in the village around 12:15 pm (today) Sunday 9th January 2021). Police are still carrying out further investigations into the matter. ORIGINAL STORY: The family of 12-year-old Malik Scotland of Old Road Village is appealing to the public…
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One New COVID-19 Death Recorded in Antigua and Barbuda
(Dashboard Update for January 8, 2022) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed two hundred and fourteen (214) new laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Thursday 6th January 2022 at 6pm. Three hundred and forty (340) samples were processed. Seven (7) recovered cases were…
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Parking Restrictions at SLBMC
Please note that there have been parking restrictions implemented on the hospital grounds, until further notice. For more information on this, you may contact: 484-2700
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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Implements Restrictions on Elective, Non-Essential Services
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, January 8, 2022 – In an effort to keep our patients, staff, and communities safe, Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) is taking measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the increase in cases of Covid-19, we regret to inform the community that we are suspending ALL elective and non-essential…
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Another Bus Shed Discovered Damaged
The bewilderment continues for many at the discovery of another damaged bus shed. This time a bus shed located on Cross Street adjacent to the Deanery Grounds was seen with one of its side glass shattered. The recently damaged structure adds to the growing number of bus sheds that have been found damaged since the…
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Omicron Variant Confirmed in Antigua and Barbuda
PRESS RELEASE – SARS CoV-2 Variants of Concern Update – January 6 2022 The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment has received confirmation from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) of the omicron variant strain of the SARS CoV-2 in Antigua and Barbuda. While Ministry of Health officials have suspected the presence of Omicron…
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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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