Health
Over 200 mainland residents evacuate Ambergris Caye
Once a person’s name was corroborated via an identification document, he or she was handed a letter declaring that they had been appropriately screened and allowed to travel. Around 300 persons had been screened, but a little over 200 showed up.
Health
Amendment to State of Emergency: Curfew for minors, Bill-paying Fridays and medical staff restrictions
Of high priority in the amendment was securing a 4PM curfew for minors under the age of 16. Medical staff cannot work at more than 1 location, and utility companies will open on Fridays to accept payments.
Government
Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow Updates Nation on COVID-19 Response
PM Barrow states that Government is doing 'everything humanly possible' in the face of the 'demon foe' COVID-19 affecting Belizeans and the world at large.
Community and Society
COVID-19 and Caye Caulker: Village Council and volunteers handling the crisis alone
Despite lack of national aid, the Caye Caulker Village Council alongside volunteers and donors, have been doing their best to assist the most vulnerable islanders impacted by COVID-19.
Business & Economy
GOB: Update on COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Program
65,762 applications have been submitted to the COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Program, of which 23,264 have been approved and sent for payment into applicants’ accounts.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club joins relief efforts on the island
The San Pedro Lions Club recently joined in the efforts and donated goods to several families across the island, targeting mainly senior citizens.
Health
Taiwan donates 60,000 face masks to Belizean frontline health workers
The face masks from Taiwan will officially be handed over on Thursday, April 16th for use by frontline medical personnel directly addressing the COVID-19 threat in the country.
Government
San Pedro national emergency regulations continue to differ from Central Government, despite new SI
Authorities on Ambergris Caye have residents operating under a different set of regulations, saying they are efforts to mitigate the virus and not a direct challenge to the orders from Central Government.