COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.
This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
Multiple levels of screening to minimize risk of resurgence NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health and tourism authorities yesterday said there are multiple levels of screening to determine the risk of a traveler, who could be restricted from entering the country if determined to be high-risk. Officials explained the risk stratification as The Bahamas welcomes international travelers, […]
Multiple levels of screening to minimize risk of resurgence NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health and tourism authorities yesterday said there are... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health authorities have revealed they are still waiting to receive proof of COVID-19 testing from a group of Mexicans who arrived in The Bahamas today to assist with the reconstruction of hurricane-damaged Baker’s Bay. According to an internal flight plan obtained by Eyewitness News, some 118 foreign nationals from Mexico travelled to […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health authorities have revealed they are still waiting to receive proof of COVID-19 testing from a group... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An Abaco business has been shut down after authorities found patrons failing to adhere to the emergency orders while on the premises. Officers visited Calypso Restaurant on SC Bootle Highway in Cooper Town around 11am on Wednesday, according to the police statement. The officers reportedly observed the restaurant was not ensuring patrons […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An Abaco business has been shut down after authorities found patrons failing to adhere to the emergency... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — “We could not wait to come and see your beautiful beaches,” said Joannah Baboun, who travelled to The Bahamas from Mexico with her family yesterday as the first wave of visitors entered the country with the resumption of commercial carriers. Flanked by her two daughters who were visibly smiling behind their masks, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — “We could not wait to come and see your beautiful beaches,” said Joannah Baboun, who travelled to... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The slowed testing rates for the novel coronavirus in The Bahamas is a reflection of the reduced number of active cases and the numbers of individuals presenting with symptoms of the virus, according to Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases Programme at the Ministry of Health Dr Nikkiah Forbes. As of […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The slowed testing rates for the novel coronavirus in The Bahamas is a reflection of the reduced... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas will lift travel restrictions from previously excluded countries, including China, Europe’s bloc of countries, the Republic of Korea and Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday. The lifting of the travel ban from these countries will take effect on July 1, when The Bahamas reopens its borders to commercial […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas will lift travel restrictions from previously excluded countries, including China, Europe’s bloc of countries, the... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) official said yesterday The Bahamas is likely to observe an influx of imported cases of COVID-19 as carriers of the virus can test negatively within a 10-day window. This comes as the country prepares to resume commercial air traffic on July 1. In addition to temperature […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) official said yesterday The Bahamas is likely to observe an influx... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr Carissa Etienne said while the region has adverted “greater tragedy” due to the early adoption of public health measures, countries should expect recurring COVID-19 outbreaks over the next two years. She said countries must be realistic about the future and learn to adjust to a new […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr Carissa Etienne said while the region has adverted “greater tragedy” due... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases Programme at the Ministry of Health Dr Nikkiah Forbes said yesterday that despite layers of screenings, one of three symptomatic people can test negatively for COVID-19. “And so, persons can be infected with SARS-CoV and their tests could be in fact negative,” said Forbes […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases Programme at the Ministry of Health Dr Nikkiah Forbes... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Notwithstanding safety protocols, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen said there is no perfect set of policies that can eliminate the risk of new infections from imported cases. On Friday, the World Health Organization said the world has entered a “new and dangerous phase” of the pandemic, as cases in the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Notwithstanding safety protocols, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen said there is no perfect set of... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A suspected COVID-19 patient who was airlifted to the capital from Exuma last week has tested negative for the virus. The Ministry of Health confirmed the 33-year-old man’s results in a press statement today. The patient entered the country on a cargo ship from Turks and Caicos. The vessel had reportedly requested […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A suspected COVID-19 patient who was airlifted to the capital from Exuma last week has tested negative... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Panamanian man suspected to have COVID-19 was allowed to disembark a cargo ship in Exuma, and has been airlifted to New Providence, Eyewitness News can confirm. When contacted, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen said officials still had very little information on the matter. However, a high-level source confirmed the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Panamanian man suspected to have COVID-19 was allowed to disembark a cargo ship in Exuma, and... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — It has been just over four months since The Bahamas recorded its first case of the new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 15. To date, there have been 104 cases of COVID-19 throughout the archipelago, including 11 deaths. Of the number, there were 82 confirmed cases on New Providence, eight on Grand Bahama, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — It has been just over four months since The Bahamas recorded its first case of the new... read more »
Drug trials show risk reduction of mortality for those on oxygen, and ventilated patients NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The United Kingdom has approved the use of an anti-inflammatory drug for coronavirus treatment today after government-funded clinical trials. Dexamethasone is approved for use across the country’s National Health Service after research showed the drug saved lives by significantly […]
Drug trials show risk reduction of mortality for those on oxygen, and ventilated patients NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The United Kingdom... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis last night suggested the government’s decision to open The Bahamas’ borders next month could pose a large risk of a resurgence of the virus while only providing a “small positive impact on our economy”. He raised the issue during his contribution to the budget debate last night. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis last night suggested the government’s decision to open The Bahamas’ borders next... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme Director Dr Nikkiah Forbes yesterday confirmed the country has flattened the curve of its COVID-19 rate after more than two months of emergency restrictions and border lockdowns. The Bahamas recorded its first cases of the coronavirus on March 15. As of yesterday, the number of confirmed […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme Director Dr Nikkiah Forbes yesterday confirmed the country has flattened the... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 52-year-old woman has tested positive for COVID-19 in New Providence, according to health officials yesterday. The latest case brings the total number of infected cases in the country to 103, according to the Ministry of Health. As of Saturday, there were 30 active cases in the country. There are 81 confirmed […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 52-year-old woman has tested positive for COVID-19 in New Providence, according to health officials yesterday. The... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health confirmed another case of COVID- 19 in New Providence today. There are now 102 confirmed cases in the country, and 80 cases in New Providence. The latest case is a 38-year-old woman, who is in isolation at home. There are eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Health confirmed another case of COVID- 19 in New Providence today. There are now... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An additional case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in The Bahamas, according to the Ministry of Health. The latest case, an 80-year-old man from New Providence with no history of travel, is reportedly in isolation at home. The ministry did not advise how many people the senior citizen came […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An additional case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in The Bahamas, according to the... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With Europe, the country’s major export market for lobster also severely impacted by COVID-19, there is growing concern over the how the upcoming season could be impacted. Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance (BCFA) president Adrian LaRoda told Eyewitness News that fishers did not want to be faced with a situation of having no […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With Europe, the country’s major export market for lobster also severely impacted by COVID-19, there is growing... read more »
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