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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of the its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations on Union Island in the following areas commencing at 5:00 a.m. daily.

Tuesday, 11th May, 2021 – Airport, Murray and Zion

Wednesday, 12th May, 2021 – Salt Pond and Back Street

Thursday, 13th May, 2021 – Central Clifton, Cemetery Hill and Top Road

Please take note of the following:

• Home and business owners in the named areas are reminded to keep their windows and doors open to allow the fog to eliminate the adult mosquitoes inside the home.
• Motorists are kindly asked to take caution.
• Persons who are suffering from any respiratory illnesses are kindly asked to take the necessary precautionary measures.
• Residents are also encouraged to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes in their yard and to protect themselves from mosquito bites during the day.
• Please note adverse weather conditions can affect fogging operations.

SOURCE: Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment