Author: Ava Turnquest

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The country will go into another complete lockdown on Wednesday evening for five days. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told Parliament the decision was based on advice from the COVID-19 health team, and the presence of asymptomatic carriers. He advised Bahamians there could be further lockdowns for longer periods of time as […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Another case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in New Providence, bringing the total number in the country to 29. The newly confirmed case is a 48-year-old woman with no history of travel. The woman has been hospitalized, according to the Ministry of Health. In its latest dashboard, the ministry lists the number […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Office of the Prime Minister has released the COVID-19 Food Shopping Schedule with country-wide restrictions to take effect tomorrow. The schedule advised each household should identify a single shopper, with individuals required to provide photo identification to show proof of last name. Adults with the last name beginning A through F […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Veteran nephrologist Dr Judson Frazier Eneas is the country’s fifth COVID-19 related death. Officials reported the 72-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 on April 1. He was hospitalized, and had no travel history but was linked to a previous case. Eneas was a pioneer in the medical community as an internist, and nephrologist […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 72-year-old COVID-19 patient has died in New Providence – bringing the total number of virus-related deaths to 5. Health minister Dr Duane Sands confirmed the death but declined further comment. Officials reported the deceased man, case 18, had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 1. He was hospitalized, and had no […]

No update on suspected Bimini case NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now stands at 15 with the latest case, a 57-year-old woman reportedly in stable condition at hospital. The new case was found in Grand Bahama, bringing total number of cases on the island to three. The remaining 12 cases […]

AG says rent relief measures need more dialogue, “everybody must take a hit” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A resolution to extend the COVID-19 state of emergency, regulations and emergency orders until April 8 has been passed into law. The resolution was passed unanimously in the House of Assembly and Senate this afternoon. The 24-hour curfew, border […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With three more cases confirmed tonight, the government will return to Parliament with a resolution to extend the state of emergency, and emergency powers orders over the coronavirus pandemic until April 8. The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 14, with 12 on New Providence and two on Grand Bahama. […]