by Julie Carrington | Jul 13, 2020 | Top Stories
Eileen Sealy was happy as she was feted by relatives and friends on her special day. (GP) The COVID-19 pandemic has not prevented Governor General Dame Sandra Mason from joining in the celebrations for centenarians, albeit virtually, as she toasted this island’s three...
by Joy Springer | Jun 29, 2020 | Top Stories
The Geriatric Hospital. (FP) The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised that the suspension of visits to state-run geriatric facilities and the Psychiatric Hospital has been lifted but numbers are restricted. In accordance with the latest directive, effective...
by Joy Springer | May 6, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
The Geriatric Hospital. (FP) Visits by the public to geriatric facilities and the Psychiatric Hospital will continue to be suspended, until further notice. The Ministry of Health and Wellness explained that this was still necessary to protect the very vulnerable...
by Joy Springer | Mar 17, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
(Stock Image) Visits to public health care institutions have been suspended, and some facilities closed, as a result of the activation of Stage 1 of the Barbados National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan. Visits to all public and private geriatric institutions are suspended...
by Joy Springer | Mar 11, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
The Geriatric Hospital. (FP) As Barbados readies itself for the public health challenge of COVID-19, a decision has been taken to restrict visits to all Government-run geriatric institutions. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anton Best, said today that in an effort...
