COVID-19

The Ministry of Health's media release dated May 24, 2021, issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, announced a proactive decision to close all schools in the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis. All public schools in the…

Within the last thirty-six hours we have recorded one (1) additional case. This new case is referred to as Case # 61 who is a national and is linked to cases #51 & #52. The individual is in isolation at a COVID-19 certified facility.

Within the last twenty-four hours we have recorded six (6) additional cases, all from the same household. These six new cases are referred to as Case # 55 through to Case # 60. The individuals are in isolation at a COVID-19 certified…

The National COVID-19 Task Force has outlined a two-pronged approach to dealing with persons who have been placed in self or home quarantine as a result of the latest cases of COVID-19 in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

St. Kitts and Nevis’ Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Hazel Laws, issued advice for adults to remain safe while caring for a child who may have been exposed to COVID-19.

In observance of World Hypertension Day on May 17, officials from the Ministry of Health spent the day at the Basseterre Police Station conducting health screenings for a number of diseases.

On Thursday (May 20, 2021), Giselle Matthews, President of St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SKNCIC), shared her personal story of vaccine hesitancy and why she ultimately decided to get a jab in the hopes of encouraging…

We have recorded two (2) additional cases identified in our investigation of case #46. These two new cases are referred to as Case #53 and Case #54. Case #53 is an imported case and is closely related to case #47. The individual is an…

This morning, I wish to update you on the present situation. Since the previous media release last night, we have recorded two(2) additional cases as a result of the contact tracing exercise that is currently on the way as a result of case…

St. Kitts and Nevis recorded one (1) additional case as a result of the contact tracing exercise that is currently on the way as a result of case #46. Case #50 is an imported case and is closely related to case #47.

Health authorities in the Federation are engaged in a robust contact tracing exercise following the announcement of the 46th confirmed case of COVID-19 on Wednesday (May 19, 2021).

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will rely on the Life Saving Strategy when it comes to adjusting the length of time persons who have been fully vaccinated spend in quarantine on arrival to the Federation, according to Prime Minister…

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has called for a greater response from fellow world leaders and stakeholders to the global Covid-19 vaccine shortage. The prime ministers’ remarks were made during a presentation at the ACT-Accelerator…

 St. Kitts and Nevis’ High Commission in Canada continues with its efforts to help the Federation in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. High Commissioner Her Excellency Sherry Tross keeps using the graces of her good office in sourcing…