by BGIS | Aug 23, 2021 | Top Stories
(Stock Image) A voice note making the rounds on social media over the weekend claimed that a woman who received her second COVID-19 shot “yesterday”, collapsed and died “today”, in essence attributing the death to the vaccine. The Ministry of Health and Wellness,...
by Sharon Austin | Aug 21, 2021 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
Cabinet is not in favour of mandatory COVID-19 vaccines. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley shared the view earlier today during an hour-long “Conversation with Barbados”. Ms. Mottley told her audience: “I personally and …my Cabinet have all agreed that we should not...
by Nya Phillips | Aug 12, 2021 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
Senior Medical Officer (NCDs) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Arthur Phillips, said continuous monitoring was being done by the Adverse Events Surveillance Committee. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Public health authorities have not recorded significant adverse...
by Melissa Rollock | Jul 15, 2021 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit will hold open days for first doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine, starting tomorrow, Friday, July 16. This allows those persons 18 years old and over, who are desirous of getting the vaccine, to...
by Government of Barbados | Jun 28, 2021 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Health and Wellness has provided some guidance to health care providers on the management of allergic reactions associated with the COVID-19 vaccine. Health care providers should note that: The second dose of the vaccine is not advised...