Government
CABEI Donates COVID-19 Sample Collection Kits and RNA Extraction Kits to Belize
In response to the request issued by the Presidents of Central American Integration System (SICA) countries at a meeting convened on March 12, 2020, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) authorized an emergency aid in favor of the Member States of the SICA, under a Non-Refundable Financial Cooperation modality, to complement national efforts for the prevention, containment and treatment of COVID-19.
Business & Economy
Belize’s plan to face COVID-19 after PGIA opens as cases increase in nearby Mexico, Guatemala and the USA
An increase in COVID-19 cases in surrounding countries and the USA has Belizeans questioning the plans in place by its health authorities. When it comes to beds and medical resources to treat a wave of COVID-19, no clear indications have been provided by government as to where the country stands on such an important detail.
Community and Society
Our Community congratulates Dr. Lucio Nuñez as he graduates medical school in Cuba
After 7 years of study, San Pedro Town's own Lucio Nuñez graduated from Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (Latin American School of Medicine/ELAM) as a general practitioner.
Business & Economy
San Pedro dive businesses to apply set of guidelines provided by DAN
Divers Alert Network (DAN) has provided its network of dive shops with a set of guidelines/recommendations to apply going forward in tourism.
Health
Ambergris Caye won’t be affected by reduced NHI services
Facing budget cuts due to the current pandemic, NHI services will be severely limited in July, down to only chronically ill patients & maternal patients.
Health
State of Emergency declared on two villages in the Orange Walk District after an increase in COVID-19 cases
San Felipe and Blue Creek Villages in the Orange Walk District have been officially placed under State of Emergency due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, which are attributed to illegal border crossings.
Government
Governments of United Kingdom and Canada and PAHO/WHO donate over USD$271,135 of PPEs for COVID-19 Response in Belize
As Belize strives to be prepared for the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the country, the Governments of the United Kingdom and Canada collaborated with the Pan American Health Organization to support the Ministry of Health of Belize to continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic through the donation of various items valued at USD$271,135.
Health
Health Safety Guidelines on resuming ground transportation operations in the tourism industry
The Caribbean Public Health Agency shared transportation rules for tourism upon re-opening, emphasizing health safety measures for both transport providers and the passengers on board.