GEORGETOWN, Guyana, -The Ministry of Health has issued a warning to citizens to guard themselves against the current surge in new COVID-19 cases by following the national guidelines and avoiding large gatherings.

On Monday, March 22, 2021, the Governor included persons 50 and older to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.  The parking lot of Walmart Supercenter located at 3001 N. State Road 7 in Lauderdale Lakes, FL was cool and comfortable under the sounds of “DJ Mickey Mike” with WZOP Radio again.  Mayor Hazelle Rogers received her first round of the COVID-19 vaccine three weeks ago and returned for the 2^nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

The good news on cancer? According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), cancer incidence and mortality overall are declining in all population groups in the U.S.—due in large part to impressive advances in diagnosis and treatment as well as increased public awareness of the need for regular screenings. The bad news? Minority populations – Blacks and African-Americans, in particular – are still more likely to develop cancer and die from the disease.

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, – Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has announced that all staff at quarantine facilities for incoming passengers will soon have to be vaccinated, as part of the government’s plan to protect citizens from a community outbreak of COVID-19.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, — On the same day the total number of COVID-19 cases passed the 10,000-mark, President Irfaan Ali announced that 224,000 doses of two vaccines from Russia and the global vaccine initiative, COVAX, will arrive here next week.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  – Government will be acquiring a genome sequencer that will be used to test samples to determine variants of viruses in Jamaica, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said Thursday.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, – Cuba is the only country in Latin America and the Caribbean developing COVID-19 vaccines. There has been interest in these vaccines within the Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In Jamaica, there have been calls for the Government to explore the possibilities with Cuba and it was reported recently that Suriname wants to take a Cuban vaccine. There is long-standing cooperation between CARICOM and Cuba. There is a CARICOM/Cuba trade agreement.

HOLLYWOOD, Fl.  —The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, LLC (FSCDR), which is a stand-alone, community-based medical and research practice, recently received 200 doses of the COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine for its patient population.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, – Jamaica on Monday received 14,400 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility, becoming the first country in the Caribbean to get their allocation of the vaccine from the global effort between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Gavi, UNICEF, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) and Leadership Broward Class XXXIX’s team Operation Smile hosted Spread Smiles and Bee Happy, a family-friendly, dental-themed parade in February. 

WASHINGTON, – Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr. Carissa Etienne said Tuesday that by early next month, all Caribbean countries will have received their first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines under the COVAX Facility.

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has recognized 975 nurses and midwives for their sterling contribution, service and sacrifice to healthcare, particularly during the COVID- 19 pandemic.