Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Govt asks relatives to contact elder care facilities

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising relatives or next-of-kin of residents of the Geriatric Hospital, the Elayne Scantlebury Centre, district hospitals and those nursing homes which are part of the Ministry’s Alternative Care of the Elderly Programme, to contact the relevant facilities if they object to their loved ones being vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19). (BGIS)

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