Health
San Pedro registers first COVID-19 case in months; Mar de Tumbo flu clinic re-opens
As of today, the auxiliary flu clinic previously established by the Mar de Tumbo area south of San Pedro is once again opened to treat persons with flu symptoms. Priority will be given to persons with symptoms (fever, flu-symptoms, and respiratory complications). Random testing will take place in the upcoming days. Any persons manifesting the symptoms mentioned are urged to call the flu clinic at 672-0911 or 605-2433.
Health
Medicines’ aid worth 127,000USD from India to Belize
India is providing medical aid to 27 countries in LAC region. These countries are: Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, St. Kitts And Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent And The Grenadines, Suriname, Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala, Ecuador, Bolivia, Cuba, Peru, Venezuela, and Republic of Paraguay. Each country has been gifted a package of Hydroxychloroquine, 14 essential drugs and covid-protective gear. The total value of the medical aid to Latin America and Caribbean region is Rs 160 million (2,139,000 USD).
Health
Food and Drug Administration Issues Advisory on Hand Sanitizers
The Ministry of Health is aware that an advisory sent from the Director of Health Services to the Customs and Excise Department is in circulation on social media platforms. The internal correspondence is a notification of an alert issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on sanitizers contaminated with methanol. Methanol can be toxic when ingested or absorbed through the skin.
Health
The Belize Police Department appeals to the general public to denounce border jumpers and contraband via their hotlines
Illegal smugglers & border jumpers are being called out for the COVID increase in Belize. The BPD asks the public to report them via special hotlines.
Government
Critical Personal Protective Equipment Procured for Caribbean Frontline Medical Workers
Critically needed personal protective equipment (PPE) is on its way to medical workers on the front lines of the Caribbean’s COVID-19 pandemic response. On July 22nd, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) took delivery of the majority of US$3 million worth of PPE at the Port of Bridgetown. CDB procured and purchased the equipment with concessional resources through the Bank’s Special Development Fund.
Health
Customs says street vendors’ Mexican products are properly screened
Belize Customs say the Mexican products being sold on Ambergris Caye have undergone safety protocols at the northern border, and are not contraband.
Crime & Violence
Police hotlines activated to deter illegal border jumpers and contraband
All community members near the borders are asked to report any illegal border crossing that can place the entire country in jeopardy with the deadly virus.
Health
Ministry of Health reviews safety protocols at PGIA following recent repatriation flights
The health safety measures at the international airport are being thoroughly implemented & reviewed in anticipation of the re-opening of PGIA to tourists on August 15th.