81% Of Cayman’s Over-60s Receive COVID Vaccines
The Cayman Islands is moving closer to its target of vaccinating 90% of its over-60 population, with 81% having received at least one of the two-dose COVID-19 inoculation by Friday.
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Leading By Example, Prime Minister Harris Among First To Take COVID-19 Vaccine In St. Kitts And…
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris rolled up his sleeve today (Monday, February 22) as he accepted the AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine against the deadly Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), thereby setting a strong example for…
Backyard Gardening Helps To Mitigate The Effects Of COVID-19 Experienced By Nationals
The effects of COVID-19 are felt globally, and many persons are seeking ways to minimize these effects on themselves and their families. Through a collaborative initiative – the backyard garden competition – between the Ministry of Tourism…
Prime Minister Harris Makes Strong Case For Persons To Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is set to commence the vaccination of persons against the deadly Novel Coronavirus next week, and Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris is urging citizens and residents to take the vaccine…
Two Charged, Convicted For Quarantine Breaches
Guiseppe Macon-Goudeau, a citizen of the United States of America, and Amanda Chang, a national of Jamaica who resides at Church Ground, Nevis, pled guilty to their charges for quarantine breaches.
St. Kitts And Nevis To Roll Out Its COVID-19 Vaccination Plan From Monday, February 22
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said St. Kitts and Nevis’ vaccination plan is now ready, and persons residing in the Federation will start receiving the vaccine against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Monday, February…
New BPW Series
Over the next few weeks ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation will be airing a new 4-part mini-series focusing on the impact of Covid-19 on Women’s Life.
India’s Dramatic Fall In Virus Cases Leaves Experts Stumped
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in India, there were fears it would sink the fragile health system of the world’s second-most populous country.
Vaccines Prevent Severe Symptoms
With the arrival of the first batch of vaccines Minister of Health the Hon Akilah Byron Nisbett is urging the public to continue following the established health protocols to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
PM Harris Thanks Cricket Team And Birthday-Celebrant For Participating In Health Walk
Overcast skies shortly before the first light of the day did not deter health-conscious walk enthusiasts from assembling at the bus stop in Bellevue Village, St. Kitts, on Saturday January 30 in readiness for the first Prime Minister’s…
Decriminalizing Homosexuality Can Play A Critical Role In Combatting HIV/AIDS, Say Health Officials
Being a homosexual can result in rejection by family, being ostracized by the community, fear of getting tested for HIV/AIDS, and even serving jail time. Against this backdrop, health officials in St. Kitts and Nevis said that…
Persons Advised To Continue Adhering To Prevention And Control Measures In Light Of New CoronaVirus…
With the emergence of new variants of the Coronavirus and the possibility of them reaching the Federation, it is necessary for persons to continue adhering to the prevention and control measures, says Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws.
Police Reminding Public To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols At Funerals, Weddings
Members of the public who are hosting funeral and wedding ceremonies are reminded to observe the COVID-19 protocols put in place for funerals and weddings for their safety.
HIV/AIDS Is Not A Gay Disease, Says Dr. Mathias Ofre
Dr. Mathias Ofre, St. Kitts & Nevis National HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator said that HIV/AIDS is not a gay disease because it does not discriminate with respect to a person’s sexual orientation.
National AIDS Secretariat Invites Persons To Know Their HIV Status On February 12 At Independence…
Officials from the National AIDS Secretariat in St. Kitts and Nevis are inviting persons to know their HIV status by attending the Operation Safe Streets, Safe Sheets at the Independence Square on Friday February 12 where there will be free…