For the primary time in a number of months, St. Vincent and the Grenadines has recorded two extra COVID-19 deaths.
The deaths come amidst an uptick in instances, which the Well being Companies Sub Committee of the Nationwide Emergency Administration Organisation (NEMO) stated mirrors related will increase in North America and the UK.
In accordance with NEMO, final week, two absolutely vaccinated folks – a 73-year-old feminine and an 82-year-old male died taking the full variety of COVID-19 deaths within the nation to 108.
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In the meantime, 22 new instances had been confirmed for the reporting interval December 9 to 16, taking the variety of lively instances to 32.
“Individuals older than 65 years or with a number of pre-existing circumstances are nonetheless thought of to be significantly susceptible to severe COVID-19 infections even with the omicron variant at the moment circulating in St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” NEMO stated.
“In view of the latest improve within the variety of new infections and new COVID-19 deaths, the Ministry of Well being has really useful the right and constant use of masks, upkeep of bodily distancing the place attainable, correct hand sanitizing and the suitable immunization with out there vaccines, particularly to individuals in these susceptible teams.”
The Ministry has additionally reminded the general public of the significance of following “all of the confirmed public well being precautionary measures to make sure that all of us get pleasure from a wholesome and completely satisfied Christmas 2022.
“These measures embrace avoiding cigarette smoking and lowering the consumption of alcohol, salt, sugar, and fatty meals. Keep in mind to clean your palms, fruit and greens correctly, maintain sizzling meals sizzling, and chilly meals chilly, and maintain shifting.”
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