Zika Virus

The Barbados Ministry of Health is continuing to monitor the Zika virus, which was reported in the Caribbean region for the first time in June 2015. Speaking Friday at a press conference to address the H1N1 and Zika viruses, Minister…
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PRESS RELEASE – National Epidemiologist in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Human Services and Gender Relations, Nahum Jn Baptiste, has reported that there were no confirmed cases of the Zika Virus or H1N1 virus in Saint Lucia as yet. He…
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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - Vector borne diseases, such as Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika, continue to emerge in the Caribbean, threatening health, tourism, social and economic development. According to Dr. Joy St. John, Director of…
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Port of Spain, Trinidad, - The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is again urging persons to take every precaution to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Earlier this month, CARPHA had confirmed five (5) case of Zika virus in a…
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The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has confirmed five cases of Zika virus in a Member State of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This is the first time Zika has been detected in a CARICOM Member State. Earlier this year,…
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