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WORLD: ‘No evidence’ of AstraZeneca jab problems, says WHO

Published 15 March, 2021

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WORLD: ‘No evidence’ of AstraZeneca jab problems, says WHO

SOURCE: BBC – The World Health Organization has said there is no evidence that incidents involving blood clots are caused by the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

In a statement, the WHO said it was reviewing reports relating to the jab, but it was important that vaccination campaigns continued.

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Curfew imposed in sections of Norwood, St James

Published 11 March, 2021

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Source: LOOP NEWS

A curfew has been imposed in sections of Norwood in St James, effective from 6 pm on Wednesday, March 10, and will remain in effect until 6 pm on Saturday, March 13.

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SLEF warn against employers forcing COVID vaccine on employees

Published 11 March, 2021

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Source: LOOP NEWS

Executive Director of Saint Lucia Employers Federation, Goretti Paul. (Photo: Contributed)

Employers are being warned against making it mandatory for employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine, which the Saint Lucia Employers Federations said could open the door to legal action.

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St Lucia records another COVID death, 39 new cases

Published 11 March, 2021

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Source: LOOP NEWS

The Ministry of Health today confirmed another COVID-19 related death bringing the total number of fatalities to 47.

Death #47 is a 75-year-old man from the Castries district with underlying medical illnesses. He was in care at the time of his passing.

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FA Confirms Player Tested Positive For Covid, Starts Weekly Testing

Published 11 March, 2021

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Vice president of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA), Gwen Salmon.

By Neto Baptiste

The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) is taking steps to ensure the safety of players and management staff following confirmation of a positive Covid-19 test returned by one player training with the senior men’s team.

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