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While more than eighty percent of tourism stakeholders have taken their COVID vaccinations, some of them, along with those remaining unvaccinated have voiced concerns over what they feel are privileges being afforded to unvaccinated tourists taken on “bubble” tours. On Tuesday, tour operator Nickoli Alvarado, who represents the Belize Local Association of Stakeholders in Tourism […]
Written on August 4, 2021 | Posted in
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Eighty-five percent of the faculty and staff at Sacred Heart are vaccinated, including support staff. The Ministry of Health and Wellness carried out a vaccination session at the school and President Smith-Carballo says that, despite reluctance in some members of staff, they are safe to reopen. Rocio Smith-Carballo, President, Sacred Heart Incorporated “Eighty-five percent […]
Written on August 4, 2021 | Posted in
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The rising COVID numbers are concerning to health officials because they are also seeing that younger people and minors are being infected by the virus. With the reopening of classes planned for just a few more weeks, health officials are contemplating on a vaccine for minors at this time. Dr. Melissa Diaz-Musa, Deputy Regional […]
Written on August 4, 2021 | Posted in
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The Belize City Council sent out a press release just a short while ago confirming that four members of its staff have tested positive for COVID-19. According to the release, the cases were detected at different departments at City Hall and at various locations. CitCo says that all persons who have been identified as a […]
Written on August 4, 2021 | Posted in
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The nation’s public health sector will be celebrating a milestone on Thursday with the official opening of its first oncology clinic. Located at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, the clinic has been serving patients for several months during the COVID-19 pandemic for patients requiring the service with travel restrictions in place. But as the demand […]
Written on August 4, 2021 | Posted in
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As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 continues to rise, for the first time, there is a cluster being detected in the public transportation industry. James Bus Line suspended its runs three days ago after six employees tested positive for the virus late last week. The Ministry of Health and Wellness, is recommending a […]
Written on August 3, 2021 | Posted in
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One of the groups that are now deemed “essential workers” are the employees of business process outsourcing companies or B.P.O.s. As of August first, they too must produce a negative COVID test result every two weeks if they choose to remain unvaccinated. Over at Ready Call Center, C.E.O. Nubia Ramirez says only about five percent […]
Written on August 3, 2021 | Posted in
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We are only just beginning the month of August and there are already concerns among tour guides over what they feel is unfair treatment compared to the tourists they escort around Belize. In fact, some tour operators say visitors have more freedom than they do. One spokesman appeared on Channel Five’s Open your Eyes this […]
Written on August 3, 2021 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week with educational sessions at hospitals, social media campaigns, and the certification of two polyclinics as Mother and Baby Friendly. Additionally, in collaboration with its partners UNICEF, INCAP, PAHO and Bottom Dalla, the Nutrition Unit will be active the entire month of August to highlight […]
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A spike in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks has prompted the Ministry of Health and Wellness to take stringent measures in an attempt to stem the spread of the virus. That means that as of Sunday a new nightly curfew will come into effect. The restriction on movement begins at […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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A new taskforce will also be introduced to administer existing COVID measures in places such as shops and stores, public offices, as well as other business establishments. While a lockdown of the southern communities of Barranco, Midway and Conejo expires on Saturday, similar confinement has been put in place in Santa Elena, Toledo District. A […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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Spanish Lookout remains an area of concern for the Ministry of Health, as well as the Belize Police Department. That Mennonite community in the west has been flouting the COVID regulations and business owners, as well as customers, have been going about without the use of face masks. They have also not been social distancing. […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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U.N.H.C.R., the U.N. Refugee Agency, has donated medical and personal protective equipment to the Independence Poly Clinic, San Juan Health Post, the Bella Vista Poly Clinic and community health workers in the Independence area. Supplies include thousands of items for personal protection and devices like vital signs monitors and oximeters. U.N.H.C.R. also assisted the Bella […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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A Good Samaritan has taken it upon himself to open up a “Go Fund Me” page to assist an ailing golden citizen raise money for hip surgery. Abner Murrilo was on Facebook one day when he saw a post about Glenn Miller of Belize City who has been paralyzed from the chest down and is […]
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Many people aren’t aware that stress plays a major role in one’s mental health, or even that there are different types of stress. Add depression to stress, and the problem is compounded, much like what Olympic gold medal gymnast, Simone Biles, is currently experiencing. Mental Health therapist, Jenny Lovell says that accepting that you are […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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Lovell says that it is important for everyone to take time at the end of each day to de-stress and to reevaluate their mental health. Jenny Lovell, Mental Health Therapist “People get overwhelmed because when it’s too for long periods of time and then it overtakes you. You could end up in the hospital […]
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A pair of fraudsters, including a nurse, has been working overtime falsifying COVID-19 vaccination cards, the same ones that are being issued by the Ministry of Health and Wellness to persons who have gotten their jabs. It’s an elaborate scheme that sees fake cards being sold to persons who presumably have to present proof of […]
Written on July 29, 2021 | Posted in
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If there is one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it is that the virus is indiscriminate and can affect everyone and anyone. Tonight we go one-on-one with Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner, who on Tuesday morning tested positive for the virus. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting The news […]
Written on July 29, 2021 | Posted in
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A recent spike in the number of COVID-19 infections, four hundred and three active cases reported on Wednesday, continues to raise serious concerns for the Ministry of Health and Wellness. While all efforts are being made to vaccinate as many Belizeans, there is a group that is against getting the shots. Well, there is also […]
Written on July 29, 2021 | Posted in
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The Government of the United Kingdom has announced a donation of forty-two thousand doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Belize. This donation comes as part of the wider pledge by the UK government to donate one hundred million excess COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries. According to a release from the Government […]
Written on July 29, 2021 | Posted in
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The recent rise in COVID cases and deaths has medical practitioners concerned about the toll this disease can take if hospitals are pushed to maximum capacity. General Practitioner at the Belize Medical Associates, Doctor Laura Friesen says some people are just now starting to take the virus seriously. Today on Channel Five’s Open Your Eyes […]
Written on July 29, 2021 | Posted in
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In addition, Doctorr Friesen said there are lingering apprehensions about the AstraZeneca vaccine. She attributes this to misinformation, especially about potential blood clots. Dr. Laura Friesen, General Practitioner, Belize Medical Associates “They have identified a risk of certain types of blood clots; they remained very rare but it is there and I inform all […]
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A new book called “COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons from the Frontline,” has just been published and Belize’s own Doctor Jorge Hidalgo is one of the editors. The publication is a compilation of facts and opinions about the pandemic gathered from contributors around the world. The contents range from the thoughts of one of the first COVID-19 […]
Written on July 29, 2021 | Posted in
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Belize’s handling of the pandemic 2020 is also included in the book. Former Director of Technology in the Prime Minister’s Office, Michael Singh, who was a member of the former administration’s COVID-19 task force, says his piece gives the background to decisions the Government of Belize had to make. Michael Singh, Former Director of […]
Written on July 29, 2021 | Posted in
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There are disturbing numbers tonight from the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Four people have died from COVID-related complications over the past two days. Additionally, eighty-six new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, while fifty-six persons have reportedly recovered. The Belize District now leads the nation in COVID cases with more than half, forty-eight of […]
Written on July 28, 2021 | Posted in
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