Dr. Ruby Blanc, Medical Director at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH), informed the public that the hospital is committed to playing its role in the fight against Covid-19. She expressed, “The provision of health care services within an environment that is safe for both staff and patients remain a major priority for the administration […]

According to National Epidemiologist, Dr. Shalauddin Ahmed, as of September 30th 2021, there are 47 new Covid-19 cases, of which forty-five (45) are antigen positive and two (2) are PCR positive. Moreover, the total active cases in Dominica is 575. While there are 3006 recovered cases, it is noteworthy that the current Covid-19 associated deaths […]

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. David Johnson, made a brief address on the need for vaccinations on September 29th 2021. According to him, 71% of the total number of Covid-19 cases are unvaccinated. Furthermore, 75% of the symptomatic patients are unvaccinated. To him this is a cause for concern.  Dr. Johnson expressed, “We will continue to […]

In the Ministry of Health’s address on September 29th 2021, Dr. Gilda Nesty-Tonge, Coordinator of the Home Quarantine Programme – Mobile Testing Team, explained that there have been many scenarios in which persons have neglected to contact the Covid-19 unit to report their symptoms. This has resulted either in an intensification of their symptoms or […]

On Friday September 25th 2021, National Epidemiologist, Dr. Shauladdin Ahmed provided a status update on the Covid-19 cases in Dominica. As of September 23rd 2021, there are forty-eight (48) new cases of which forty-seven (47) cases are positive antigen cases and one case is a PCR positive case. Furthermore, the total number of active cases […]

Senior Environmental Health Officer, Mrs. Isabella John expressed that officers within the Environmental Health Department continue to give support to the Ministry of Health, Wellness and New health Investment in ensuring that business places and work places are in compliance with the health and safety protocols that were established. According to her, “Officers have been […]

In her address on September 22nd 2021, Director of Drug Abuse Prevention Unit and Member of the Contact Tracing Team, Ms. Martha Jarvis, sought to clarify what is meant by contact tracing. She elucidated, “Very simply put, contact tracing involves tracking where a positive patient has been and who they came in contact with within […]

According to Police Inspector, John Carbon, on Saturday September 18th 2021 at about 1:00 am, the Commonwealth of Dominica coastguard intercepted a vessel, registration number JZ162NTN about a quarter mile of Soufriere.  During the interception, the captain managed to escape by jumping overboard. The remaining thirteen occupants, inclusive of one woman, one child and eleven […]