Health

Published 1 October 2021

Basseterre 

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

NEW CONTACT TRACING MEASURES IN PLACE FOR FULLY VACCINATED, UNVACCINATED AND PARTIALLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS AS WE WORK TO SAVE LIVES – MINISTER BYRON-NISBETT

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2021 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Health has adopted a ‘Life First’ strategy in managing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Health, the Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett, during her presentation to the Federal Parliament on September 30, 2021, spoke to the broad 4-pronged public health approach to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic in the Federation.

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Published 30 September 2021

Basseterre 

Buckie Got It, St.Kitts and Nevis News Source 

COVID-19 Vaccination Report for today Thursday 30th September 2021

St. Kitts administered 36,700 doses while Nevis 11,359 doses. Total doses administered 48,059

Total fully vaccinated 22,422

Adults (70% of total population)

Total 1st dose 76.0%

Total 2nd dose 67.9%

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

Total 1st dose 8.2%

Total 2nd dose 2.6%

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Published 30 September 2021

Basseterre 

Buckie Got It, St.Kitts and Nevis News Source 

THE BENEFITS OF VACCINATION FAR OUTWEIGH THE RISKS; VACCINATED TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ARE CRITICAL FOR IN-PERSON LEARNING – MEDICAL CHIEF OF STAFF

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2021 (SKNIS): As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues the fight against the deadly COVID-19 virus, vaccination has been a key tool in protecting both citizens and residents alike. Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital (JNF) Dr. Cameron Wilkinson recently spoke to the effects of Myocarditis, learning to live with COVID-19 in the Federation, and the importance of teachers and students to be vaccinated for in-person classes to take place with minimum risks.  

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Published 30 September 2021

Basseterre 

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

FARMERS PROVIDED WITH TIPS TO MINIMIZE RISK TO THEIR HEALTH WHEN USING PESTICIDES

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2021 (SKNIS):  Keithley Amory, Member of the Pesticides Control Board provided farmers with tips to minimize risk to their health and urged all to exercise due care and caution when utilizing pesticides to protect crops and livestock.

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Published 30 September 2021

Basseterre 

Buckie Got It, St.Kitts and Nevis News Source 

St. Kitts And Nevis Records Thirty (30) Additional Cases of COVID-19 On 29 September 2021 with 940 Active Cases, 995 Recovered Cases & 13 Deaths

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