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Citizens and residents returning to SKN to be quarantined for a fee

Published 26 June 2020

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – ALL citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis who are desirous of returning to the Federation during this period of the COVID-19 epidemic, will be quarantined for a number of days and will be required to pay a fee for the duration.

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HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS FOUND IN KEYS VILLAGE TESTED FOR COVID-19

Published 26th June 2020

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

The 13 Haitian immigrants who were found in Keys Village and taken into police custody were tested for COVID-19.

This announcement was made by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, during her appearance at the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) COVID-19 daily briefing for June 24.

She said, “The Haitians who would have come ashore on Monday, at first we found ten and the ten were tested for COVID-19, the additional three persons will be tested tomorrow (Thursday, June 25).”

Originally, there were only ten Haitians taken into custody, however, three more were detained thereafter.

Currently, the Immigration Department and the Police are working closely to investigate the matter of the illegal immigrants.

DR. HAZEL LAWS

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NATIONAL COVID-19 TASK FORCE DISCUSSES IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFETY PROTOCOLS BEFORE REOPENING WITH STAKEHOLDERS

Published 26th June 2020

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Dr. Hazel Laws, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), said that the National COVID-19 Task Force met with relevant stakeholders on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, to discuss the implementation of critical health and safety protocols at their properties.

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IMPROVED PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF TABERNACLE AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONS

Published 26th June 2020

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

With the commissioning and renaming of the new Tabernacle Health Center in honour of a career nursing professional, persons residing in that village and the surrounding communities now have direct access to much improved primary healthcare services.

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WATCH LIVE: New Tabernacle Health Centre Commissioning and Renaming Ceremony this afternoon at 4:30pm

Published 25th June 2020

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

The new health centre on Station Street in Tabernacle Village will be commissioned and renamed in honour of former Matron Nurse Mrs. Sylvia Garnette, MH at 4:30pm today, Thursday, June 25th, 2020.  Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, who is from Tabernacle and is also the elected representative for that area, will deliver remarks at the ceremony.

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