(AFP)— The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is killing people across the globe and should not be dismissed as mild, the World Health Organization insisted Thursday. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the record numbers of people catching the new variant — which is rapidly out-competing the previously-dominant Delta variant in many countries — meant hospitals were being overwhelmed. “While Omicron does appear to be less severe compared to Delta, especially in those vaccinated, it does not mean it should be categorised as mild,” Tedros told a press conference. “Just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising people and it is killing…
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As St Vincent and the Grenadines continues to encourage its citizens to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a reminder has been made about the Abdala (Cuban) vaccine and children. On its official Facebook page, the Ministry of Health states: “Did you know? The Abdala (Cuban) vaccine is also available for children 5 years and older? Interested parents or guardians are asked to call their nearest vaccination site for more information.” The COVID-19 vaccines available in St Vincent and the Grenadines are: AstraZeneca – 4 to 12-week interval between two doses.Sputnik V (component 1&2) – 21 days interval between two doses.Sputnik Light…
One hundred (100) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and forty (340) samples collected on Wednesday January 5th, 2022, resulting in a positivity of 29.4%.Eighty-seven (87) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on January 5th, HOSPITAL ADMISSIONSThere are currently no patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. Sixteen(16) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, two (2)of whom are fully vaccinated and fourteen (14) patients are unvaccinated. COVID-19 DEATHSOne (1) new death was recorded over the reporting period. A 67-year-old female who presented to the…
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident in Bequia. According to reports, a Kathel Ollivierre was shot on her way from work in what seemed to be an attempted robbery . One source told ANN the young lady was on her way to make her nightly deposit. She is currently on her way to the mainland via the Coast Guard service to get medical attention We would update further
Coreas Hazells Inc, one of the longest operating businesses on island dating back to 1845, bids farewell to Managing Director, Mr. Joel Providence. Mr. Providence successfully completed over 25 years of service to the Company and proceeded to his retirement on December 31st, 2021. During his tenure, he served in dual roles as Managing Director of Coreas Hazells Inc. and Regional Building Supplies Manager for Goddards Enterprises Ltd. (GEL) overseeing its Building Supplies operations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, St. Lucia, and Grenada. Mr. Providence was a key driver for the Company’s ACE and Coreas Pharmacy store expansions.…
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) announces the appointment of legendary former West Indies opening batter, the Most Hon. Dr. Desmond Haynes, as the Lead Selector of the West Indies Senior Men’s Team. Along with his most outstanding cricket credentials, Dr. Haynes was recently honored by the University of the West Indies with an Honorary Doctorate Degree and is a former Senator in the Parliament of Barbados. He was confirmed as the new Men’s Team Lead Selector during a meeting of the CWI Board of Directors earlier today. Desmond Haynes 3.jpgCWI President, Ricky Skerritt, said: “I am delighted…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has recorded its first fully-vaccinated COVID-19 death. A 67-year- old female who, presented to the Accident and Emergency Department on January 5th, 2021, after a one-week illness, died of COVID-19 pneumonia on January 6th, 2021. The patient, who, testedpositive on admission had preexisting non-communicable diseases. She was fully vaccinated during the period April to July, 2021. Her death brings the death toll from COVID-19 to eighty-four (84).
One hundred and seventeen (117) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from four hundred and sixteen (416) samples collected on Monday January 3rd, 2022, resulting in a positivity of 28.1%. Ninety-nine (99) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on January 3rd, 2022.Ninety-one (91) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from three hundred and sixty-three (363) samples collected on Tuesday January 4th, 2022, resulting in a positivity of 25.1%. Sixty- four (64) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on January 4th, 2022. HOSPITAL ADMISSIONSThere are currently no patients admitted for COVID-19 at the…
There are no words capable of conveying how repugnant the indecent assault of a child is to the New Democratic Party. We are seriously concerned by a number of aspects of the case of the violation of that 4 year old Vincentian girl. Clearly, under the laws of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines there is no available sentence capable of proportionality with the gravity of this criminal offense itself. While the NDP is disappointed that the offender was not given the maximum available sentence of 5 years, we find the current maximum to be grossly inadequate. After all, in 4…
Racquel Samuel, a Vincentian visual and makeup artist, face and body painter is celebrated internationally for her work in Hayden Billingy’s Shout It Out music video/short film, which copped the Best Makeup Award in the International Music Video Awards in London on the 28th of December 2021. Racquel’s exquisite face and body art was showcased in the film to bring to life the characters that represented the indigenous people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Her artistry shone with the unique and creative face and body paintings of the lead characters and warriors of the indigenous tribe, but her most…