Health
Minister of Health and Wellness Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
On March 12, 2021, Hon. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health and Wellness, received his first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine at the Western Regional Hospital Flu Clinic.
Health
COVID-19 active cases on the island down to one
The latest official statistics from the Minister of Health and Wellness indicate a low presence of the COVID-19 virus in the country, with a total of 65 active cases nationwide. Meanwhile, in San Pedro Town, only one active case is reported. The ill person is said to be a visitor who continues in isolation and stable health.
Health
New online form to register for COVID-19 vaccine in San Pedro Town now available
San Pedro residents who qualify under Phase 1 of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan can now register for the injection(s) through a new online form.
Community and Society
Minister Chebat hands over medical equipment to San Pedro’s Polyclinic; Hospital in the pipeline
On Tuesday, March 9th, the Minister of Health and Wellness (MOHW), the Honourable Michel Chebat, handed over around $14,000 worth of medical equipment to...
Health
Belize Receives Second Donation of COVID-19 Vaccines
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is pleased to announce the arrival of 25,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Belize. The donation is made possible by the people and Government of India.
Community and Society
BSI Donates Refractometers
Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. (BSI) continues to support farmers to combat the challenges of climate change, pests and COVID-19. The latest donation, distributed this week and tied to the Pre-harvest Cane Quality Project, signals BSI’s unwavering commitment to move the industry forward at all levels.
Conservation
Sargassum makes a slow return to Ambergris Caye
The influx of Sargassum has been increasing since 2011 within the Caribbean Sea. Although our beaches have been clear of the rotting, smelly mess for several months the dreaded seaweed has once again arrived at San Pedro Town's shores, slowly accumulating on the island's windward beachside. According to a National Meteorological Service of Belize report, an increase is expected in the coming weeks, with an overall bloom intensity similar to 2019.
Community and Society
More front liners, including the first police officer, gets COVID-19 vaccine on the island
As the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues in San Pedro Town, Harris Gabourel was the first island police officer to be vaccinated on Thursday, March 4th at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II.
