October 27, 2020

Commissioner saddened by loss of patients to COVID-19

Williams says that the public has a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable population.
October 27, 2020

Gyms reopening at the end of November

The Committee announced this week that it has approved the request of the National Fitness Association (NFA) to allow for the reopening of gyms, but the [...]
October 27, 2020

Belmopan Comprehensive School takes precautionary measures as staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Principal of the school, Ethel Arzu told BBN that the school has decided to postpone the distribution of paper-based learning packages until further notice.
October 26, 2020
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Almost a quarter of samples tested positive for COVID-19; 55 new cases detected

The 55 new cases are distributed as follows:
October 26, 2020

Four COVID-19 deaths in 3 days; the victim is another male from Orange Walk

The victim is a male in his 70s and he was swabbed post-mortem. The total COVID-19 related deaths in Belize is now at 51, representing a [...]
October 26, 2020

European Union, PAHO/WHO donate to COVID-19 fight

The donation and other interventions are funded by reoriented funds from the “Health Sector Support Programme Belize” project, enhancing the Ministry of Health’s capacity to conduct [...]
October 26, 2020

New policies implemented including election night curfew following COVID-19 surge

The NOC took special note of Director of Health Services (DHS) Marvin Manzanero’s report of October 26, 2020 and was concerned at the 332 new cases [...]
October 26, 2020

UK hosts discussion on better access to finance for Small Island Developing States

The British High Commission states that SIDS face issues relating to climate change, natural disasters, and rising sea levels, also significant challenges for employment, government revenues, [...]