Tag: Ministry of Health
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Ministry of Health to Observe World Mental Health Day
Montserrat will once again join the international community in the observance of WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY on October 10, 2021. World Mental Health Day is the annual global mental health awareness campaign organized by the World Federation for Mental Health. The day is expected to be commemorated in over 100 countries. “As we become more…
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Imported Cases Increasing With COVID-19 Variants
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has identified six new cases of COVID-19 on Montserrat. According to the Government Information Unit (GIU), on Monday October 4, Health Officials indicated that these six persons are members of one household; five of whom were identified as positive for COVID-19, using the testing protocol for persons arriving…
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September 3 – Six Active Cases of COVID-19 on Montserrat
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has identified two additional cases of COVID-19 via the testing protocol used for persons arriving on the island. The ministry is also confirming that one of the persons that tested positive for COVID-19 previously has recovered. This brings the overall number of COVID-19 cases identified on Montserrat since…
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Active COVID-19 Cases Falls to Two
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is today announcing the recovery of two of the recent COVID-19 cases; bringing the number of active cases on Montserrat to two. The two remaining active cases are still in home-isolation and are doing well. The Ministry of Health continues to encourage members of the public to…
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Montserrat on UK’s Green WatchList as Cases Rise to Four
Montserrat may lose its Green list travel status for the United Kingdom as the government announces another COVID-19 case has brought the island’s total to four. Officials from the Ministry of Health are slated to hold a live interview on ZJB Radio Montserrat on Thursday at 11AM to discuss these latest developments. The UK’s travel…
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Active COVID-19 Cases Increase to Two on Montserrat
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has once again identified an imported case of COVID-19 via the testing protocol used for persons arriving to the island. This brings the total number of active cases to two and the overall total number of COVID-19 cases for the island, since March 2020, to 23. The individual…
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Imported Case of COVID-19 Confirmed on Montserrat
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has again identified an imported case of COVID-19 via passenger screening for arrivals to the island. Routine contact tracing is presently in progress to identify and isolate any individuals who may have been exposed to the virus. However, risk to the general public currently appears to be low.…
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Ministry of Health Confirms Imported COVID-19 Case
The Ministry of Health and Social Services today confirmed that one person on island has tested positive for COVID-19. The imported case was identified via routine testing during quarantine. The individual is presently in self- isolation and will remain there until recovery. Ministry of Health officials indicated that a nasopharyngeal sample (nasal swab) will be…
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UK/Alpha Variant Confirmed in February 2021 COVID-19 Outbreak on Montserrat
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has confirmed that the variant which was in circulation during the last local COVID-19 outbreak in February 2021 was the UK variant; now known as the Alpha variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus. This revelation came today (June 16, 2021) from the Ministry of Health and Social Services as they…
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Sudden Deaths Not Linked to AstraZeneca Vaccine, Says Pathologist
Regional pathologist Dr. Stephen King has found no link between two sudden deaths on island to the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. According to a report from the Ministry of Health and Social Services today, following post- mortem investigations by Dr. King, he was able to conclusively rule out COVID-19 vaccination as a contributor to the deaths…
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Ministry of Health to Continue Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) said Thursday it will continue to administer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine here, adding that there have been no reports of adverse effects to the drug on Montserrat. The statement was made following international reports of blood clots and low platelets in a very small number of people…
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Mobile Vaccination Clinic Heads to Bank of Montserrat Tuesday
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced plans to implement a mobile vaccination clinic on Tuesday, 23 March 2021, in the parking lot of the Bank of Montserrat. This move comes as part of the Ministry’s efforts to increase vaccine uptake as the end date for first time vaccinations approaches. 31, March 2021…
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Montserrat Records Three COVID-19 Recoveries
Montserrat now has four active COVID-19 cases after three others have recovered, says the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS). According to release from the ministry, the three individuals were cleared for COVID19 following two consecutive negative PCR COVID-19 test results. The MoHSS explained that it’s testing protocol requires individuals to receive 2 consecutive…
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Lockdown Lifted on Montserrat as of Sunday, February 28 at 5:01AM
Antigua ports have been asked not to allow anyone to travel to Montserrat if they do not have proof of approval from the Government of Montserrat. This is one of the new changes to be enforced as the island prepares to reopen. On Saturday morning, Premier Joseph Farrell and Minister of Health Charles Kirnon announced…
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You Can Now Register for COVID-19 Vaccine Online
A new online registration system for the COVID-19 vaccine has been launched by the Ministry of Health. As of today, Tuesday February 16, 2021, everyone over the age of 18 can register their interest in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine using the online system. The online registration system is a part of the Ministry’s comprehensive vaccination…