Community and Society
COVID-19 vaccine rollout sees large number of islanders getting the jab
The vaccine is being administered at the San Pedro Lions Den, where long lines of people have been observed. These people have pre-registered and were told when and at what time to show up for their first vaccine. The second dose of the vaccine is expected within eight or 12 after the first jab.
Community and Society
BCVI monthly eye exams to resume in San Pedro Town
The San Pedro Lions Club has announced the return of the monthly eye clinic offered by the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired (BCVI). The free eye screening service is available on the first Wednesday of the month on a first-come basis. The first clinic is May 5th, from 10:30AM to 3:30PM at the San Pedro Lions Den on Barrier Reef Drive.
Government
Asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants living in Belize to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Ministry of Health and Wellness announce to asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants living in Belize, that they can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Government
Belize Celebrates World Malaria Day 2021
Belize joined the world on April 25, 2021, in celebrating World Malaria Day under the theme, “Maintaining the Zero Malaria Target”. The theme focuses on global and regional achievements of countries that are approaching the goal of malaria elimination.
Government
Ministry of Health & Wellness Extends Contracts for Hemodialysis Services
Dialysis is needed when kidneys stop functioning properly and cannot remove waste from the body commonly caused by diabetes and high blood pressure. The number of individuals with end-stage renal failure has been increasing continuously. One of the Ministry’s responses is to expand the dialysis coverage to patients who are struggling to meet the high cost of hemodialysis treatment.
Community and Society
Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II receives donation from the Walji family
On behalf of the Walji family, the management of Las Terrazas Resort and Residences handed over a donation of face masks and hand sanitizers to the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II on Wednesday, April 7th. The donation consisted of 16 containers of hand sanitizer gel and over 200 facemasks.
Community and Society
MOHW assigns 8,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine for the tourism sector
The Ministry of Health Wellness (MOHW) has set 8,000 AstraZeneca vaccines for those in the tourism sector. Those ages 40 and over who have not received the jab are urged to register. In San Pedro Town, registration can be done through this google form: https://cutt.ly/icG1vbp
Health
Requirements for Travelers to Belize
The statutory instrument states that the Ministry of Health & Wellness considers persons to be fully immunized two weeks after they have received two full doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and are verified through an official document two weeks. It also states that the Ministry reserves the right to test anyone, regardless of meeting the above criteria.