Dr. Hilary Antoniette Moore

One pandemic has lead to many more

50 million trapped in modern slavery due to pandemic, war, climate crisis, report finds From the pandemic to the climate crisis, disasters of the past five years have upended daily life, and a new report shows that in many countries the ensuing economic uncertainty has pushed millions into modern slavery.

UK becomes first nation to approve Covid-19 vaccine targeting both Omicron and original strain | CNN The United Kingdom has become the first country to approve an updated version of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine booster that targets two coronavirus variants: the Omicron strain and the original virus from 2020.

U.S. identifies first cases of monkeypox in children Cases of the viral disease monkeypox in the United States have been identified for the first time in children - a toddler in California and an infant who is not a U.S. resident, health authorities said on Friday.

Australia battles fresh Omicron outbreak as COVID deaths rise Australia reported one of its highest daily death tolls from the novel coronavirus on Thursday while hospital admissions hovered near record levels, as authorities struggle to get ahead of highly contagious Omicron variants.

Man with monkeypox shares what it was like to contract the virus - CNN Video According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, the distributed number of monkeypox vaccine doses has more than tripled. CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares the story of one man who contracted the virus and explains how the vaccine supply falls short of demand righ...

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Singapore's dengue 'emergency' is a climate change omen for the world Prolonged hot weather and more pooling rainwater could spell danger for Singaporeans -- and potentially the world, experts said.

Those with sinusitis, have your nasal spray and antihistamines ready, it is going to be a rough ride

Saharan Dust plume moving through the Caribbean | Loop Barbados A large plume of Saharan Dust is currently reducing air quality levels across parts of the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services said air quality levels in the region are expected to be moderate up to Wedn

Gruesome ‘nose-bleed fever’ death toll rises to 18 as tick-borne virus spreads The onset of illness causes rapid and severe internal and external bleeding in infected patients, including through the nose, hence its nickname “nose-bleed fever.”

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Treatment | Monkeypox | Poxvirus | CDC Clinician Treatment. Monkeypox is a viral disease that occurs mostly in central and western Africa. It is called monkeypox because it was first identified in laboratory monkeys. However, it is much more common among animals such as rats, mice, rabbits, and the African Squirrel.

Monkeypox, what do you think about it?

Covid can cause ongoing damage to heart, lungs and kidneys, study finds One in eight Covid hospital patients have heart inflammation up to two months later, researchers find

Atopic dermatitis and mental health: Is there a link? A recent review of experimental evidence suggests that atopic dermatitis is associated with a 63% increased risk of depression or anxiety.

Rise in at-home testing means we could be undercounting Covid-19 cases even more than before As the number of Covid-19 cases grows in the United States, experts wonder if the country fully understands the current threat from the pandemic.

CDC urges men who have s*x with men to get meningococcal disease vaccine amid Florida outbreak The Florida Health Department reported last week that the number of meningococcal cases identified in 2022, including those of meningitis, has already surpassed the five-year average.

Here comes another wave

Covid-19 cases continue to rise in China's worst outbreak since Wuhan China reported thousands of new local Covid-19 cases Sunday as the Omicron variant drove the worst outbreak in the country since Wuhan in early 2020, according to the National Health Commission (NHC).

WHO is monitoring four omicron variant subvariants There are currently four omicron variant subvariants out there.

Barbados' back-to-norm plan vs WHO chief worry about Omicron handling | Loop Barbados The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General is worried as countries drop protocols, talk about returning to class and ignore spikes in new cases due to Omicron. Dr Tedros: Too soon to drop COVID protocols Countries across Europe, inclu

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory recorded 923 new COVID-19 cases - 420 males and 503 females - from the 3,428 tests carried out on Monday, January 24.

Of the new cases, 146 persons were under the age of 18, and 777 were 18 years and older.

There were 124 people in isolation facilities, while 7,696 were in home isolation.

As at January 24, a total of 276 deaths from the virus had been recorded.

The public health laboratory has carried out 522,180 tests since February 2020, and recorded 40,632 COVID-19 cases (18,856 males and 21,776 females).

           
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 158,129 (69.2 per cent of the eligible population).  The total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 146,590 (54.1 per cent of the total population or 64.2 per cent of the eligible population).  The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)



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28.5% positivity and 1 death, not good at all

Barbados recorded 626 cases of COVID-19 (281 males and 345 females) from the 2,194 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Saturday, January 22.

Of these new cases, 119 individuals were under the age of 18, and 507 were 18 years and older. There were 122 persons in isolation facilities and 7,073 in home isolation.

The death toll has risen to 275, following the passing of a 91-year-old man at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility on Saturday.

Since the start of the pandemic, the public health laboratory has recorded 39,212 cases (18,228 males and 20,984 females) from 516,735 tests.

Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, 157,969 persons (69.2 per cent of the eligible population) have been inoculated with at least one dose. A total of 146,438 individuals (54 per cent of the total population or 64.1 per cent of the eligible population) are fully vaccinated.

The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older.

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26% positivity

There were 652 new COVID-19 cases - 296 males and 356 females – recorded on Monday, January 17, from the 2,503 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.

Of the new cases, 119 persons were under the age of 18, and 533 were 18 years and older.

The number of people in isolation facilities was 101, while 5,601 were in home isolation.

Two women, aged 59 and 97, died from the virus on Monday, at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility. The 59-year-old was unvaccinated while the 97-year-old was fully vaccinated.

As at January 17, there were 271 deaths from the virus.

The public health laboratory has carried out 506,309 tests since February 2020, and recorded 36,386 COVID-19 cases (17,201 males and 19,185 females).

          
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 157,721 (69.1 per cent of the eligible population).  The total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 146,155 (53.9 per cent of the total population or 64 per cent of the eligible population).  The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

My wife had long Covid and killed herself. We must help others who are suffering | Nick Güthe The medical community must find answers for those suffering from long Covid. They are running out of time and hope

20% positivity

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 495 new COVID-19 cases – 225 males and 270 females – on Friday, January 7, from the 2,475 tests conducted.

The cases comprised 69 persons under the age of 18, and 426 who were 18 years and older. There were 173 people in isolation facilities, while 2,647 were in home isolation.

An 85-year-old man passed away from the virus on Friday, at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility. He was unvaccinated.

As at January 7, there were 266 deaths from the viral illness.

The public health laboratory has carried out 484,629 tests since February 2020, and recorded 31,499 COVID-19 cases (14,810 males and 16,689 females).

Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 156,631 (68.6 per cent of the eligible population). The total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 144,706 (53.4 per cent of the total population or 63.2 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older.

Covid: Deadly Omicron should not be called mild, warns WHO The WHO cautions that just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising and killing people.

Two Barbadian males, aged 14 and 70, died from COVID-19 on Wednesday, January 5, and Thursday, January 6, respectively.

The teenager passed away at the Enmore Isolation Facility, while the elderly man died at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility. They were both unvaccinated.

Their deaths bring to 265, the number of persons who have succumbed to the virus since March 2020.

Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, has extended condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 420 positive COVID-19 cases – 172 males and 248 females – from the 1,978 tests conducted on Wednesday, January 5.

The cases comprised 65 persons under the age of 18, and 355 who were 18 years and older.
There were 184 people in isolation facilities, while 2,019 were in home isolation.

A boy, aged 14, died from the virus on Wednesday, at the Enmore Isolation Facility. He was unvaccinated. As at January 5, there were 264 deaths from the virus.

The public health laboratory has carried out 480,205 tests since February 2020, and recorded 30,597 COVID-19 cases (14,392 males and 16,205 females).

Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 156,101 (68.3 per cent of the eligible population). The total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 143,867 (53.1 per cent of the total population or 63 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older.

There were 479 new COVID-19 cases – 191 males and 288 females – recorded on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from the 2,111 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.

The positive cases comprised 71 persons under the age of 18, and 408 who were 18 years and older.

There were 164 people in isolation facilities, while 1,604 were in home isolation.
As at January 4, there were 263 deaths from the virus.

The public health laboratory has carried out 478,227 tests since February 2020, and recorded 30,177 COVID-19 cases (14,220 males and 15,957 females).

Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 156,049 (68.3 per cent of the eligible population). The total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 143,812 (53.1 per cent of the total population or 63 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older.

Over 22% positivity, not good

A total of 538 people - 229 males and 309 females - tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, January 3, 2022, from the 2,383 tests carried out by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.

The new cases consisted of 91 persons under the age of 18, and 447 who were 18 years and older.

There were 194 people in isolation facilities, while 1,498 were in home isolation.
An unvaccinated 75-year-old woman died from the viral illness at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department on Monday. As at January 3, there were 263 deaths from the virus.

The public health laboratory has carried out 476,116 tests since February 2020, and recorded 29,698 COVID-19 cases (14,029 males and 15,669 females).

Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 156,033 (68.3 per cent of the eligible population). The total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 143,792 (53.1 per cent of the total population or 63 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older.