Health
New PGIA Entry Requirements for Belizeans and Permanent Residents
All Belizeans and permanent residents of Belize planning their arrival via the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA) must: Complete the Belize Travel Health App and save the QR Code and TRIP number issued to show the airline at check-in and upon entry to Belize. The results can be printed or saved on a mobile device. http://reporting.covid19.bz:8080/apex/f?p=141:2 Belizean nationals and permanent residents do not need register to enter Belize – only download and complete questions on the Belize Health Travel App.
Health
Travel updates on entry protocols to Belize; new quarantine facility operating in mountain pine ridge
Belize officially reopens October 1st, and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), as well as the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs have put forth the most updated entry requirements for what is being called Phase 3.
Health
COVID-19 Rapid Testing available at Mar del Tumbo flu clinic
With a timeframe of about 30 minutes, the rapid tests being conducted at the Mar del Tumbo flu clinic in San Pedro Town should provide results faster for islanders in doubt of their COVID-19 status.
Health
Additional Patients to Benefit from Expansion of the Government of Belize Hemodialysis Program
The Minister of Health Hon. Pablo Marin, with the support of Cabinet, is pleased to announce that all applicants presently on the Government of Belize Hemodialysis Program waiting list will be receiving one dialysis treatment a week at no cost to the patient.
Community and Society
San Pedro Hot Meals Feeding Program needs your help
Over 70 people are receiving hot meals for lunch every day thanks to the San Pedro Feeding program manned by Maresha Reid, but help is needed to continue.
Health
Notice to Sanitization Service Providers
The Ministry of Health has noticed, with concern, the increase of requests for support to recommend a sanitization provider for COVID-19. The Public Health Department has made the observation that while this activity supports the control of the spread of COVID-19, out of an abundance of caution, this activity must adhere to the Ministry of Health’s recommendations to be effective and safe.
Health
COVID-19: San Pedro Town registers high number of recoveries; Caye Caulker cases increase
Despite an increased in recoveries, the Ministry of Health warns Belizeans that COVID-19 cases could be expected to spike after the September Celebrations.
Community and Society
San Mateo residents ask local authorities to address dire street conditions and ongoing use of garbage for landfill
Despite numerous please to both the local SPTC and Area representative, San Mateo residents still have not gotten proper streets or proper garbage disposal.