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COVID-19 Vaccination Report #177 Friday 8 October 2021

Published 8 October 2021

Basseterre 

Buckie Got It, St.Kitts and Nevis News Source 

COVID-19 Vaccination Report #177 Friday 8 October 2021

St. Kitts administered 37,293 doses while Nevis 11,599 doses. Total doses administered 48,892

Total fully vaccinated 22,872

Adults (70% of total population)

Total 1st dose 69.2%

Total 2nd dose 76.6%

Children (12 -17) Goal 4,800 total population 

Total 1st dose 9.2%

Total 2nd dose 5.1%

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COVID-19 has had a major impact on people’s mental health.

Published 8 October 2021

Basseterre 

Buckie Got It, St.Kitts and Nevis News Source 

COVID-19 has had a major impact on people’s mental health.
If you feel depressed, here’s what you can do:
💚 talk to someone you trust about how you feel
💚 seek professional help
💚 try to keep up with activities that you normally enjoy
💚 stay connected with friends and family
💚 stick to regular eating and sleeping habits
💚 try to focus on the positive

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ST. KITTS AND NEVIS OFFERS ANTIGEN TESTS FOR OUTBOUND TRAVELLERS

Published 8 October 2021
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

ST. KITTS AND NEVIS OFFERS ANTIGEN TESTS FOR OUTBOUND TRAVELLERS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 08, 2021 (SKNIS): Health authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis are now offering COVID-19 antigen testing for outbound travellers of the twin-island Federation.

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Mr Roger Gumbs passed away yesterday in his home town of Challengers

Published 8 October 2021

Basseterre 

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Mr Gumbs went walking yesterday afternoon in Challengers as one of his daily routines. Information reaching this media house that he collasped at Happy Hill and was unresponsive. The medical doctor was called and Mr Roger was pronounced dead.

He was an employee of the government for years at the Treasury.

Comment

“I don’t often post about deaths as they are so personal and profound. However, I have to make an exception for Roger or as I would call him, Roger “Moore”.Roger was one of the coolest, calmest, most genuine human beings one would encounter. Humble, soft spoken and friendly. As gentle a giant as there ever was. Death’s sting! by Jermaine Sacky Lake“

“Condolences goes out to the family and loved ones of the late Roger Gumbs. He was the Treasurer for the St. Kitts Amateur Basketball Association”

“My Good friend. My boy Roger Gumbs. None like you. Humble. Dedicated. My Good friend.”

“On behalf of the Challengers Exodus Basketball Club I’d like to wish sincerest condolences to the wife and family of the late Roger Gumbs . May God accept him in his arms and keep him for all eternity. Until we meet again my friend. SIEP!!!’

The cause of death is unknown at this time

More to follow on this developing story.

My condolences from Buckie got It Media

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St. Kitts And Nevis Records Twenty Six (26) Additional Cases of COVID-19 On 7 October 2021 with 995 Active Cases, 1308 Recovered Cases & 17 Deaths

Published 8 October 2021

Basseterre 

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

St. Kitts And Nevis Records Twenty Six (26) Additional Cases of COVID-19 On 7 October 2021 with 995 Active Cases, 1308 Recovered Cases & 17 Deaths

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