Tag: DR Kenneth George
Case of tuberculosis non-infectious, says CMO
Chief Medical Officer, Dr The Most Honourable Kenneth George, is assuring the public that the individual identified with a case of tuberculosis (TB) is...
Measles caution
Barbados may be at risk of a measles outbreak because the island’s immunisation rates have fallen to worrying levels following the COVID-19 pandemic.That health...
COVID dashboard every four weeks
The COVID-19 dashboard statistics will now be issued every four weeks instead of fortnightly.Explaining the rationale behind the move, Chief Medical Officer, The Most...
Dengue cases reach 647 in Barbados
Barbados has recorded more than 600 cases of dengue fever after the most recent outbreak which started in September.According to Chief Medical Officer, Dr...
Bajans urged to take preventative measures against Dengue
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed a dengue fever outbreak in Barbados.Health officials say the threshold was reached at the end of...
Changes to COVID protocols as emergency directive ends
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has announced that the current COVID-19 Emergency Management Order and its attendant Directives will come to an end...