The state of emergency is entering a two-month extension, but with relaxed regulations and the public will be able to move a bit more freely. While that is the case, the government is adamant that no one should let their guard down as a second wave of COVID-19 is still possible. It is now law […]
For the past few months, the only vaccine all of us have been talking or thinking about is one that could rid us of the current COVID-19 Pandemic. While that vaccine remains elusive, this week, Belize commemorated “Vaccination Week in the Americas.” Typically it’s a time to acknowledge the life-saving powers of vaccines. This year, […]
There was a sigh of relief on Tuesday evening when the Ministry of Health confirmed that three more persons have recovered from COVID-19, bringing the number of persons to beat the virus to nine. It has been more than two weeks since the last confirmed case of the deadly virus. While the fourteen-day quarantine is […]
As you heard, since the beginning of this week, traffic has picked up and movement across the city has increased. So there is concern some have thrown caution to the wind even though COVID-19 remains a real threat to the country. Commissioner of Police says that while restrictions have been eased, police officers remain on […]
Test! Test! Test! That is what international bodies such as the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization are advising countries to do to effectively respond to COVID-19 since a number of persons are asymptomatic. In Belize, close to one thousand tests have been carried out and Director of Health Services, Doctor Marvin […]
According to Doctor Marvin Manzanero, viral swabs that have been ordered for some time should be in the country by now. This along with the reactions donated by the Pan American Health Organization will make it possible for fourteen thousand more tests to be carried out. Dr. Marvin Manzanero, Director of Health Services “Our […]
There is more on the COVID-19 situation. The government continues to encourage social distancing and proper hygiene to prevent the spread of the virus. A motion to extend the state of emergency for an additional sixty days has been passed by the House of Representatives and approved by the Senate. It is expected that at […]
In the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, seven hundred and eleven persons tested positive for COVID-19 as of today. In the neighboring subdivision of Othon P. Blanco, of which Chetumal is a part of, seventeen persons have tested positive for the deadly disease. Four persons have died while seven persons have recovered. Here in Belize, […]
Research and scientists have yet to produce a cure or vaccine for COVID-19. While the US Food and Drug Administration has not approved any drugs for the treatment, researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus Wednesday. There is evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might help patients recover quicker from the […]
This week, countries around the world are commemorating the eighteenth annual Vaccination Week in the Americas. This celebration is being held under the theme, “Love. Trust. Protect. #GetVax.” The importance of vaccination was highlighted today by Nurse Administrator Sharon Cooper-Espinosa during Ask the Experts. Cooper-Espinosa encouraged members of the public to get vaccinated against disease especially […]
The number of active coronavirus infections has been reduced tonight to seven and the latest figures from the Ministry of health show that twenty-six are under investigation. It means that at least for now, there is improvement but still Belizeans are not expected to put their guard down. . But earlier this week, Director of […]
Though the number of active cases is now down to seven, there has been a persistent call for the Ministry of Health to begin using rapid testing kits in detecting COVID-19 among persons exhibiting flu-like symptoms. Those tests, it is argued, will significantly reduce the time taken to determine the coronavirus status of persons; however, […]
Bowen and Bowen Limited and Companies are making a half a million-dollar donation to the Ministry of Health to assist in the fight against COVID-19. Since March, when there was the impending threat of the novel coronavirus, the company had pledged to assist the government, but there have been delays in getting eight ventilators among […]
In a recent interview Director of Health Services, Doctor Marvin Manzanero, told News Five that there had been issues with the procuring of medical supplies, namely swabs and reagents to test for COVID-19. Although most had been paid for, the supplies were delayed by the U.S., which is restricting the exportation of medical supplies and […]
There is a gradual re-opening of business since according to the information from the Ministry of Health, there is containment of the corona virus and only ten cases are active. There were another round of tests conducted over the weekend on those persons who had contracted the novel coronavirus and the results show that a […]
Close to a thousand persons have been tested for COVID-19, but the Ministry of Health is running out of supplies needed to carry out those tests. In fact, there are only two weeks of testing material, including swabs and reagents, remaining in stock in Belize. Today, Doctor Marvin Manzanero confirmed that they have been having […]
DHS Doctor Marvin Manzanero, during this morning COVID-19 update on Open Your Eyes, said that this is only the first outbreak in Belize, which the government was able to control. While he was careful not to create panic, he says that the Ministry of Health is concerned about a possible flare up during the flu […]
During his wrap up, PM Barrow went in on co-chair John Briceño and the People’s United Party, following a televised message aired by the Opposition Leader on Holy Saturday. While the effort, according to PM Barrow was a bipartisan effort, he says that the P.U.P. can go on its own terms. Prime Minister Dean Barrow […]
He was COVID-19 patient number six and on Sunday, Cayo resident Nigel Espat became the sixth person to recover from the virus. Espat was able to breathe a sigh of relief after he received his second negative result on Sunday. Espat’s test resulted positive on April fifth and it is believed that he contracted the […]
With the countrywide quarantine ending on Saturday, April twenty-fifth, movements of people will be permitted, but with restrictions. Businesses such as mechanic shops, banks, and certain government offices will reopen during specific hours. Pharmacies, convenience stores and markets will be allowed to function and open from eight in the morning to seven in the night. […]
This Monday, a House meeting will be held to get approval for an extension of sixty days to the State of Emergency. But it does not mean that the shutdown will continue until then; it means that during that period, relaxation of certain measures will take place until there is all clear. In fact, the […]
A panoramic snapshot of the COVID-19 situation in the neighbouring state of Quintana Roo shows a growing number of cases but in the community nearest to Belize, the numbers are not as high. As of today, seven hundred and thirty-seven persons overall have tested negative for the deadly disease. Five hundred and eleven persons resulted […]
Hubert Pipersburgh was the first casualty of the COVID-19 here in Belize. The fifty-four-year-old resident of San Ignacio worked at City Hall in Belize City and expired two days after testing positive for the virus. He died at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital on April fifth. Pipersburgh had a large circle of friends and his […]
There are only eleven active cases of the novel coronavirus reported by the Ministry of Health. During the Easter holidays, a number of K.H.M.H. staff members were exposed to COVID-19 patient ten, Conrad Everett, when he was transferred from the Belize Healthcare Partners Limited to the national referral hospital within days of his demise. By […]
C.E.O. Michelle Cox-Hoare also responded to a question in respect of a request by the K.H.M.H. Workers Union to be granted a seat at the discussion table on the COVID-19 response at the national referral hospital. As you know, the union reps met with Prime Minister Dean Barrow, concerned that that its members, frontline workers, […]
