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.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Health officials yesterday acknowledged contract tracing efforts faced significant challenges after a fast food worker tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) last week. Response coordinator Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis yesterday said the number of contacts will continue to increase, with some cases having an “inordinate number”. There have been 40 confirmed cases of […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Health officials yesterday acknowledged contract tracing efforts faced significant challenges after a fast food worker tested positive... read more »
Health minister says country has “ample supply” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health minister Dr Duane Sands confirmed the country has been significantly hit by U.S. restrictions banning the export of COVID-19 protective gear, noting the procurement of “many, many thousands” of critical supplies has been blocked. However, Sands told Eyewitness News the government did not put […]
Health minister says country has “ample supply” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health minister Dr Duane Sands confirmed the country has been... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday tempered expectations over the efficacy of rapid testing, noting that results are not always accurate, and could lead to a “false sense of security”. A total of 393 people had been tested as of Wednesday amid widespread calls for officials to ramp up efforts. To date, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday tempered expectations over the efficacy of rapid testing, noting that results... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While the United States Federal Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of hydroxychloroquine sulfate for the treatment of critical coronavirus patients, the drug is not an approved treatment in The Bahamas. Hydroxycholoroquine is also used to prevent or treat malaria infections, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While the United States Federal Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of hydroxychloroquine sulfate for... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Super Value president Rupert Roberts yesterday assured that there was no issue with food supply, noting that he was now moving towards the goal of a six month supply of groceries for his stores. Roberts told Eyewitness News yesterday that despite consumers leaving some store shelves bare as they stocked up ahead […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Super Value president Rupert Roberts yesterday assured that there was no issue with food supply, noting that... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Leading luxury good retailer John Bull has confirmed that it has made the ‘tough decision’ to temporarily lay off all team members effective April 6. The 91 year-old retailer noted that this year has presented the company and the world with a crisis of “unprecedented proportions”. “With both local and tourist facing […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Leading luxury good retailer John Bull has confirmed that it has made the ‘tough decision’ to temporarily... read more »
Some funeral homes encouraging COVID-19 cremations NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said yesterday that there are no specific requirements for the burial or cremation of coronavirus (COVID-19) victims. To date, there have been seven COVID-19 related deaths in The Bahamas. Officials confirmed today that a 51-year-old woman in Grand Bahama died […]
Some funeral homes encouraging COVID-19 cremations NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said yesterday that there are... read more »
The Bahamas will need over 1 mil. – 2 mil. N95 masks to manage 80 COVID-19 cases NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Chinese embassy in The Bahamas yesterday donated an additional batch of medical supplies to the Bahamian government as the country battles a “surge” of COVID-19 cases. The supplies include N95 masks, protective suits, goggles, […]
The Bahamas will need over 1 mil. – 2 mil. N95 masks to manage 80 COVID-19 cases NASSAU, BAHAMAS —... read more »
“High” case fatality rate, a reflection of limited testing capacity NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country is expected to at least double by Easter weekend, according to former Chief Medical Officer Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis. Dahl-Regis said the projection was based on The Bahamas’ current surge of COVID-19 cases, notwithstanding […]
“High” case fatality rate, a reflection of limited testing capacity NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in... read more »
Extended lockdown prompts rush to food stores, gas stations Chaotic scenes around New Providence as tensions rise Shoppers cont. to trickle out of stores after 10pm NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Waves of shoppers swarmed food stores throughout New Providence yesterday, enduring hours-long lines in high temperatures in hopes of stocking up ahead of the five-day nationwide […]
Extended lockdown prompts rush to food stores, gas stations Chaotic scenes around New Providence as tensions rise Shoppers cont. to... read more »
Seven COVID-19 related deaths recorded NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There are four new confirmed COVID-19 cases, and among them is a 51-year-old woman who was tested after her death. The woman, a Grand Bahama resident, died on Monday. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 40. Minister of Health Dr Duane […]
Seven COVID-19 related deaths recorded NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There are four new confirmed COVID-19 cases, and among them is a... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Businesses seeking to access the government’s tax deferral and tax credit assistance program must be in good standing with Value-Added Tax (VAT) or business license payments as at February 2020. Guidelines released yesterday for eligible businesses read: “To be eligible, enterprises would be required to: Be in good standing in VAT or […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Businesses seeking to access the government’s tax deferral and tax credit assistance program must be in good... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A leading businessman said yesterday he was ‘very concerned’ over what a protracted COVID-19 crisis could mean for the Bahamian economy which is heavily reliant on tourism. Franklyn Butler, CEO of the Cable Bahamas Group said: “I am very concerned. We have a dollar which is pegged 1.1 to the US dollar. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A leading businessman said yesterday he was ‘very concerned’ over what a protracted COVID-19 crisis could mean... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A money transmission service provider yesterday confirmed that it seeking permission from the government to facilitate incoming international money transfers to persons within The Bahamas as the COVID-19 Emergency Order restricts such activity to domestic transfers only. Julian Rolle, Managing Director of Cash N Go told Eyewitness News: “We have petitioned the government […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A money transmission service provider yesterday confirmed that it seeking permission from the government to facilitate incoming... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While there are some 29 million nurses in the global nursing workforce, there remains a global shortage of over 6 million nurses, according to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report on the state of the world’s nursing. The report was released as countries worldwide struggle with the delivery of healthcare amidst […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While there are some 29 million nurses in the global nursing workforce, there remains a global shortage... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Three more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in New Providence today, taking the total number of cases in the country to 36. The cases are all women aged, 41, 44, and 77, according to the Ministry of Health. None of the cases have a history of travel. To date, there have […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Three more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in New Providence today, taking the total number of... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Cable Bahamas Group today announced that it will temporarily lay-off 96 employees in response to the economic fall-out from the COVID-19 global pandemic. Franklyn Butler II, CEO of the Cable Bahamas Group of Companies informed the team of more than 700 staff, of the layoffs in response to the economic fallout […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Cable Bahamas Group today announced that it will temporarily lay-off 96 employees in response to the... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced that grocery store hours will be extended to 10pm today and tomorrow, after scores of shoppers flooded supermarkets ahead of the five-day lockdown. “The supermarkets have now been extended until 10pm and that would allow every individual to be accommodated,” Minnis said during a press […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced that grocery store hours will be extended to 10pm today... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A worker at a Wendy’s restaurant in Nassau tested positive for COVID-19 last week, the company has confirmed. Wendy’s Bahamas disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the restaurant was closed over the weekend for cleaning and sanitization by a Government-approved third party professional service. The staff member is on the mend and […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A worker at a Wendy’s restaurant in Nassau tested positive for COVID-19 last week, the company has confirmed.... read more »
Opposition leader says death of Bimini COVID-19 patient has “undermined” public confidence in govt’s ability to manage cases on Family Islands NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday made an impassioned plea for the government to do its “damndest” to provide relief and rescue every distressed resident amid continued COVID-19 emergency measures. Referring […]
Opposition leader says death of Bimini COVID-19 patient has “undermined” public confidence in govt’s ability to manage cases on Family... read more »
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