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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 in the following areas on Union Island commencing at 5:00 am daily.

Wednesday, 26th May 2021 – Valley

Thursday, 27th May 2021 – Chatham, Richmond & Big Sand

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 take effect.
• 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.
• 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