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Vaccine concerns: UK finds several cases of new COVID variant

Published 16 February, 2021

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Source: LOOP NEWS

Scientists in the UK have found another COVID variant and there are already concerns about the effectiveness of vaccines against it.

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Jamaica reports new record high 468 COVID cases in 24 hours

Published 16 February, 2021

Basseterre

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Source: LOOP NEWS

New COVID-19 daily cases in Jamaica hit another record high Monday, with 468 reported across the island.

There were 1,503 samples tested during the day.

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COVID-19 UPDATE: 63 new positives, 21 recoveries, one death

Published 16 February, 2021

Basseterre

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Article by
Barbados Today

The island recorded 63 new positive COVID-19 cases on Sunday, February 14. These new positives include results of samples dating back to February 1.

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Seniors urged to take COVID-19 vaccine

Published 16 February, 2021

Basseterre

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Article by
Sandy Deane

Some of the island’s senior citizens took to vaccination centres, including the David Thompson Health & Social Services Complex on Monday to get the COVID-19 jab.

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Update: Helicopter Crash on St. Thomas

Published 15th February 2021

Basseterre

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Earlier this afternoon, there was a helicopter crash on St. Thomas, in the area of Botany Bay. According to eyewitnesses, the helicopter crashed on land, in the bush. Tourists visiting the Botany Bay area witnessed some of the aftermaths of the crash.

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