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The global number of Coronavirus cases has gone down significantly over the past month and the severity of the sickness has also. Bloomberg News is reporting that the World Health Organization is exploring how and when to call an end to the global COVID-19 pandemic. W.H.O. has reported that up to Thursday evening, there have […]
Written on March 11, 2022 | Posted in
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At its last meeting, Cabinet also recommended that the Cannabis Control and Licensing Bill be introduced at the next Sitting of the House of Representatives. Upon adoption of the Cannabis Control Bill, the licensing of the Cannabis industry and the establishment of necessary legislative framework will be undertaken. This is to govern and control how the […]
Written on March 8, 2022 | Posted in
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As Belizeans begin the long Heroes and Benefactor’s Day holiday weekend, News Five decided to go in search of some everyday, real life heroes. Unlike most of us, they probably won’t be taking the day off on Monday. Instead, they will be standing by in case one of us has a medical emergency requiring them […]
Written on March 4, 2022 | Posted in
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News Five has received a report about a several exotic birds that have died, purportedly after the owner contacted the Belize Agricultural Health Authority requesting tests be done, but BAHA refused. In their own defense, BAHA has countered that they only received one sample from a veterinarian treating one bird and not enough information to […]
Written on March 3, 2022 | Posted in
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Dr. DePaz said that BAHA. technicians did conduct tests for two of the most common bird diseases, and those tests came back negative. He said that not having the necessary information they needed made it difficult to guess what else to test for. He is appealing to anyone with sick birds to get them tested […]
Written on March 3, 2022 | Posted in
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Dr. Depaz of BAHA says Newcastle Disease has been detected in some birds in southern Belize but not in the commercial flock. He said BAHA is urging farmers to vaccinate their bird populations to prevent their flocks from getting sick and dying. Coupled with that, there is another type of bird flu that might pose […]
Written on March 3, 2022 | Posted in
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It was a much anticipated Statutory Instrument, with hopes for major changes to COVID regulations. Significantly, the March first amended S.I. did remove the curfew that has been in place for almost two years now. It also made a slight change to the mask mandate. Combing through the legislation, it becomes clear that at the […]
Written on March 2, 2022 | Posted in
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It’s been two days since the mask mandate for outdoor spaces has been removed. While, according to the new S.I., there are still areas where the wearing of face masks will apply, it is welcomed with some level of relief. A News Five team headed to downtown Belize City and found out that despite an […]
Written on March 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Also on this morning’s Open Your Eyes interview, Minister of Health Kevin Bernard addressed the changes in the S.I. concerning COVID testing at the land borders and the P.G.I.A. Minister Bernard says Belizean who are coming back into the country and have proof of vaccination will not need to pay for COVID tests on re-entry. […]
Written on March 2, 2022 | Posted in
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On Monday, Ignite Belize handed over one hundred thousand Belize dollars worth of medical equipment, collected through the generosity of local and international donors. According to a release from Ignite Belize, the supplies include walkers, crutches, canes, and wheel chairs. These will be distributed through the Ministry of Human Development to those in need. Ignite […]
Written on March 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Much to the delight of many, effective tomorrow March first, the curfew that has been in effect in various for the better part of two years will be lifted! In a late evening press statement, Prime Minister John Briceño said that the curfew will be no more. Prime Minister John Briceño “The Cabinet has […]
Written on February 28, 2022 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Health will no longer recommend Ivermectin as a treatment drug for COVID-19. The decision comes after medical professionals; both at home and abroad have indicated that Ivermectin is not effective in the treatment of the virus. But even though the infection rate for COVID is on the decline, if there is ever […]
Written on February 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Minister of Health Kevin Bernard and Prime Minister John Briceño visited three N.H.I. providers in Belize City today, the Mercy Clinic, Belize Healthcare Partners Limited and Matron Roberts Polyclinic. The familiarization tour was for government officials to get a clearer picture of what needs to be done to improve the National Health Insurance scheme. […]
Written on February 23, 2022 | Posted in
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The objective, in part, is for there to be a level of competition among service providers. PM Briceño explains further. Prime Minister John Briceño “What we are trying to do is trying to create some form of competition in providing the services, of course with certain parameters of what kind of services that we […]
Written on February 23, 2022 | Posted in
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In speaking about the relaxing of COVID restrictions, Minister Kevin Bernard also spoke about the Ministry of Health and Wellness now focusing on getting paediatric vaccines in country. As it currently stands, forty-nine percent of the population aged twelve and older are fully vaccinated. Among those unvaccinated are predominantly primary school children between five and […]
Written on February 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Today, the Cleopatra White Poly Clinic in Belize City got a new designation as a “Smart” Healthcare facility. The changes are the result of a project supported by the U.K. Government and PAHO. The three million U.S. dollars invested was for improvements to infrastructure and equipment, and in building the capacity of those employed at […]
Written on February 21, 2022 | Posted in
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The upgrade to five health care facilities in Belize brings into sharp focus the need for infrastructure improvements across the country. Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard says that he is going to seek funding to retrofit and upgrade the Southern Regional Hospital, the Northern Regional Hospital as well as the Karl Heusner Memorial […]
Written on February 21, 2022 | Posted in
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The vaccination rates seem to have hit a plateau. Only forty-nine percent of the Belizean population has received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine even though the Ministry of Health has been aiming for seventy percent. Reaching this goal has been a challenge. Many are not going to health centers to get their second […]
Written on February 18, 2022 | Posted in
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As the nation continues to open up, more and more sporting activities are occurring across the country. The Ministry of Health confirmed that it gave its approval for an upcoming river race and organizers have announced that everyone involved, including spectators, must be vaccinated. We asked Minister Bernard about the plans in place to mitigate […]
Written on February 18, 2022 | Posted in
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The Minister of Health, Kevin Bernard, says enforcing COVID-19 restrictions is more difficult in rural communities, especially those where police officers are not stationed. He says community leaders must ensure their people are aware of the protocols in place when it comes to sporting activities and other events. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & […]
Written on February 18, 2022 | Posted in
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Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard believes, like many Belizeans, that the curfew has been a part of the Belizean norm for too long. Since the onset of the pandemic, citizens have been restricted in their movements as a form of containing and controlling the spread of COVID-19. Well, next week the health minister […]
Written on February 17, 2022 | Posted in
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So, what is next for Belizeans in the fight against COVID-19? Well, those mask mandates, social distancing, and vaccination regulations are here to stay for a while. And, if you think no curfew means nightlife returns to normal, Minister Bernard says not so fast. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health and Wellness “If you look […]
Written on February 17, 2022 | Posted in
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And, the future for Belizeans also includes more freedom for the vaccinated. More and more the vaccinated will be able to enjoy freedoms that the unvaccinated will be barred from, such as sports events, and even traveling across the land borders, as is already the case. As Minister Bernard puts it, the vaccinated may return […]
Written on February 17, 2022 | Posted in
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We also spoke to Minister Bernard today about the handover and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the San Ignacio Community Hospital becoming a Smart Health Facility. Here is what he had to say about those developments at the health facility. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & Wellness “This was a project started back in 2018 and […]
Written on February 17, 2022 | Posted in
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Across the Caribbean, governments are re-examining the need for national curfews to assist in the fight against COVID-19. Just this week, Barbados and Guyana lifted their curfews entirely and Jamaica relaxed their hours. With the recent reopening of land borders in Belize, many here are wondering if ending the curfew will be the next big […]
Written on February 17, 2022 | Posted in
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