The Environmental Health Division’s Vector Control Unit will be carrying out fogging on Tortola in the following areas:

The Environmental Health Division will be hosting a virtual Food Handlers Training Course on Tuesday October 18 at 5:00 p.m.

Clinicians, caregivers and the public will be educated about the signs and symptoms of depression at a workshop to be hosted by the Ministry of Health and Social Development next month.

National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmonie Brewley-Massiah has confirmed 44 cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) across 10 preschools and day care centres in the Territory.

The Environmental Health Division is heightening surveillance of early childhood centers across the Territory following the report of eight suspected cases of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD).

The Environmental Health Division is informing the public of a voluntary recall of approximately 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages by Kraft Heinz.

His Excellency, Governor John Rankin, is featured as he received his second booster at the D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges is reminding the public to remain vigilant as new COVID-19 variants continue to emerge.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is increasing its surveillance in response to the detection of Monkeypox cases in the Region and the high risk of disease introduction due to increased travel, in conjunction with the Territory’s return to pre-pandemic protocols.