Health
No more active cases in Belize; nation ranks high on the global scale in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
With zero new cases in over 21 days, Belize holds steady at only 18 confirmed cases, and as of 4:46PM on May 5, 2020, the Ministry of Health reported 16 recoveries and two deaths, and 0 active cases.
Health
Stranded islanders allowed to travel back home with proof of residence
With 3 weeks of no new COVID-19 cases, medical personnel have indicated that residents who were stranded elsewhere during quarantine can now travel back home to the islands with proof of residence/essential reasons.
Business & Economy
168 mainland residents evacuated from San Pedro Town
After proper screening and approval, 168 people were evacuated off Ambergris Caye to go be home on the mainland as they lost their jobs and livelihood on the island due to COVID-19.
Business & Economy
PM Barrow updates the nation on COVID-19; calls out San Pedro Town Authorities
In his update to the nation, PM Barrow reminded the local San Pedro Authorities that they also fall under the National State of Emergency rules, and should not have their own rules.
Conservation
San Pedro Fire Department responds to bushfire in northern Ambergris Caye
Though not to the extent of the mainland bushfire crisis causing large economic losses, San Pedro's Fire Department dealt with a challenging blaze in northern Ambergris Caye on Tuesday, April 28th.
Health
Belize Commemorates Vaccination Week in the Americas
The Ministry of Health is commemorating Vaccination Week in the Americas under the theme “Love. Trust. Protect. #GetVax.” This year’s campaign brings to mind the love that people have for their children, themselves, and their communities, as well as the trust in the ability of vaccines to save lives and the protection they provide from diseases for everyone from everywhere.
Business & Economy
Extension of National State of Emergency approved by Senate
Belize's two-month extension of the National State of Emergency was debated in the Senate, and ultimately passed. It now awaits the signature of the Governor General to become law.
Community and Society
Bowen & Bowen, Ltd & Companies Makes Major Donation to MOH
Bowen & Bowen and Companies (B&B) has pledged support to the Ministry of Health (“MOH”) and all Belizeans through a donation of much needed medical supplies. Tomorrow the company will be delivering to the MOH 20 hospital beds with mattresses and 5000 surgical masks. The CEO / President of Bowen & Bowen, Ltd, Michael H. M. Bowen, also advised that they are awaiting the arrival of one thousand PPEs and one thousand face shields, both of which are vital for the protection of the front-line healthcare workers.