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July 15, 2021

31 new cases, 29 recoveries and one new death from COVID-19

The number of deaths has edged up too, by one to 332.
July 15, 2021

COVID-19 blamed for major backsliding on childhood vaccinations: WHO, UNICEF

Director General of the WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, lamented the irony of the worldwide push to vaccinate against COVID-19 – currently, most children under 12 [...]
July 15, 2021

Over 40,000 Belizeans fully vaccinated against COVID-19

The Ministry's latest vaccination report shows that a total of 40,748 people are fully vaccinated (received both shots) while 110,433 people have been vaccinated (received only [...]
July 14, 2021

The Haiti worry: PAHO warns violence and instability exacerbating COVID epidemic

Director Dr Carissa Etienne said “thousands of people” have been displaced by violence and instability and “crowded shelters could become active hot spots for COVID transmission.”
July 14, 2021

Vaccine access gap widening, PAHO warns

Director Dr Carissa Etienne noted in a press briefing, “Money, more than public health, has determined how quickly countries can secure the tools they need to [...]
July 14, 2021

Pan American Health Organization warns against “complacency” as “mixed picture” emerges

But spikes in reported cases in Central America, the Caribbean and some South American countries last week, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne [...]
July 14, 2021

Alcaldes to lead COVID-19 fightback in Toledo

82 alcaldes, village council leaders and others from 33 Toledo villages took part, presented with the right information and support so that they can promote and [...]
July 14, 2021

COVID-19 update 2: Toledo, Orange Walk lead new case table

Of the nine active cases reported from the Toledo District, four are in Santa Ana village; two in Bella Vista (Toledo side); and one each in [...]