Health
Female resident of Ambergris Caye among most recent COVID-19 casualties
A female resident of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, has been registered as one of the 10 total casualties due to COVID-19 in Belize so far.
Health
COVID-19 Case Confirmed at Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center
The Ministry of Human Development, Social Transformation and Poverty Alleviation informs that eight of the 23 residents of Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center (DMCCC) were taken for medical care based on symptoms related to COVID-19. Two of the children were tested for the virus and one test returned with a positive result.
Health
San Pedro COVID-19 patient discharged from KHMH
While an island resident has stabilized and returned to quarantine at home, 1 passed away, while 2 remain intubated and 3 more are at the COVID-19 unit at KHMH
Health
PCR Testing to Leave the Country
The Ministry of Health hereby advises the public of a new process that will be offered to persons requesting PCR testing to leave the country. Persons who would like to be considered for testing should send an email to dhsoffice@health.gov.bz with the request along with supporting documents. A response will be sent from that email indicating approval or otherwise, along with the next steps.
Community and Society
Belizean family pleads with Ministry Of Health regarding untimely death of Luis Romero, Sr.
The family of Mr. Luis Romero Sr. ask their fellow Belizeans to demand change in the MOH's COVID testing practices, so that his death may not be in vain.
Health
Caye Caulker seeing an increase in Covid-19 cases
Two of the three COVID-19 positive patients in Caye Caulker have spoken about about their status, urging their community to be safe.
Health
Ministry of Health Issues Advisory on Local Advertisements for COVID-19 Testing
Ministry of Health has become aware of individuals and companies advertising that they perform PCR testing or rapid testing for COVID-19. The Ministry is also aware that some entities are offering the service of facilitating the importation of COVID-19 test kits for purchase in Belize. The Customs and Excise Department has issued an advisory that the clearance of any COVID-19 test kit will not be approved without prior authorization from the Ministry of Health.
Health
COVID-19 patient airlifted to the mainland
Due to complications with diabetes, the patient will be monitored while in isolation at the COVID-19 unit at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital.