July 11, 2021
BGIS – As Barbados records 40 new cases of COVID-19, there are approximately 200 persons in quarantine at hotels.
And, Manager of the COVID-19 Quarantine Facilities, Alvin Hart, is urging residents to adhere to the protocols and to stay away from work when experiencing symptoms of the virus.
“As the numbers increase, the more hotels we will have to use, and the more room stock will be required,” he stated.
He was speaking during a virtual press conference this evening led by Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, and included Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George, and Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Leslie Rollock, on the latest increase in COVID-19 cases.
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Getting rid of the problem
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Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Kenneth George indicated earlier this year that there have been almost 40 hospitalisations so far this year related to suspected and confirmed cases of dengue fever. He appealed to residents to carry out regular inspections of their premises to eliminate Aedes aegypti mosquito breeding sites.
Senior Medical Officer Dr Leslie Rollock advises Barbadians that if a mosquito bites, to look around their home. She cautioned that even small items like bottle caps may pose risks, as once it is hot enough, mosquito eggs will wait there, dry on the side of a container, and wait until the rain falls to put some water in there and then they will come out and try to complete their life cycle.
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People who suspect that they have dengue fever or were diagnosed with this mosquito-borne illness, were advised to avoid taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. According to senior medical officer of health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr Leslie Rollock, affected persons should not take Brufen, Advil, Aspirin or Whizz because they increase the risk of bleeding, a symptom of severe dengue, which could be fatal. “What you should take, …