The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue its mosquito eradication efforts next week in the parishes of St. Lucy, St. Peter, and St. Michael.
Fogging will commence on Monday, November 6, in the following St. Lucy districts – Maycocks Terrace, Checker Hall Development, Friendly Hall, Husbands Road, Harrisons and environs.
The team will return to St. Lucy, on Tuesday, November 7, to fog Clinketts Gardens, Sutherland Road, Fustic Village, Checker Hall Road, Half Moon Fort, Colleton Gardens, Shermans, and surrounding areas.
The Unit will turn its attention to communities in St. Peter on Wednesday, November 8, when they visit Six Men’s Development, Colleton Gardens, Retreat Road, and Port St. Charles.
The following day, Thursday, November 9, Heywoods Development and Golden Mile, also in St. Peter, will be targeted for fogging.
Fogging for the week will conclude on Friday, November 10, when some areas in St. Michael will be sprayed, including Free Hill with avenues, Rock Road, Connell Road, Free Hill Crescent, and neighbouring districts.
Fogging takes place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. Householders are reminded to open their windows and doors to allow the spray to enter.
Members of the public are advised that the completion of scheduled fogging activities may be affected by events beyond the Unit’s control. In such circumstances, the Unit will return to communities affected in the soonest possible time.