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An increase in Covid-19 cases and hospitalization related to circulation of Variant of Concern (VOC) Delta in the Eastern Caribbean Countries

Published 11 August 2021

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An increase in Covid-19 cases and hospitalization related to circulation of Variant of Concern (VOC) Delta in the Eastern Caribbean Countries

Bridgetown, Barbados – August 9, 2021 (PAHO) -The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Office for Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Countries is advising the public and health authorities to continue to take appropriate and urgent public health and social measures (PHSM) to safeguard lives due to an increase in cases and hospitalization related to circulation of SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern (VOC) Delta in the Eastern Caribbean.

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Second PM of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Lester Bird dies at 83

Published 9 August 2021

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Former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Lester Bird (83), died at 6 am on Monday morning, August 9, 2021.

By WICNewsJas

Antigua and Barbuda: Former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Lester Bird (83), died at 6 am on Monday morning, August 9, 2021. Office of Prime Minister Antigua and Barbuda announced early morning that the country has lost one of its most distinguished and heroic sons.

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St. Vincent Prime Minister hurt during protests outside parliament

Published 5th August 2021

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St. Vincent Prime Minister hurt during protests outside parliament.

SOURCE: SearchLight Newspaper/ Nationwide News Network- Reports emerging from the region are that St. Vincent and Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, is receiving treatment after he was injured by an object thrown by a protester.

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Dept. of Health Recommends Vaccination for 12-Year-Olds and Up Amid Covid Surge; Cases Climb to 210; Teenager Hospitalized

Published 28 July 2021

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The V.I. Dept. of Health said Wednesday that with the recent surge of Covid-19 caused by the Delta variant in the territory, which affects adults and children, it strongly suggests children age 12 and older get vaccinated as the most effective means of preventing severe illness and death related to the virus.

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