Health
Island teachers 50+ years now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; remaining people ages 60+ urged to get the jab
On Wednesday, March 17th, The San Pedro Sun was informed that teachers on the island 50 years and older will now start receiving the...
Health
IDB supports Belize’s health sector in ensuring timely COVID-19 vaccine accessibility
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved the first hybrid sovereign guarantee operation, with an investment loan and a guarantee for Belize. The $2.1 million guarantee will provide support for interventions to contain the transmission of the virus by increasing and facilitating access to COVID-19 vaccines. Specifically, it will consist of the issuance of a sovereign guarantee to cover the purchase of the committed doses of COVID-19 vaccines (channeled through ‘Gavi’ Alliance’s COVAX Facility).
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.