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The Ministry of Education, National Reconciliation and Information, having consulted with major stakeholders, has taken the decision to reopen schools one week later than was previously communicated. Students will resume face-to-face engagement on Monday, 7th September; while teachers will return to school on Monday, 31st August, to assist with finalizing arrangements for the new school year.
Recognizing that the well-being of our nation’s children and educators is an absolute priority amidst a global pandemic, this week will allow teachers to be actively engaged with health professionals to review the individualized protocols, and plan effectively for the new school year.
The Ministry of Education and the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines take this opportunity to express solidarity with the family and people of Bequia, who have lost a great custodian and advocate of education, Mrs. Dahlia Hanson-Ollivierre.
Let us all continue to work harmoniously to combat the challenges presented by COVID-19.
SOURCE: Ministry of Education, National Reconciliation and Information
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is taking all necessary steps to prevent a severe outbreak of dengue fever in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. On July 25, 2020, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines recorded forty-eight (48) laboratory confirmed cases of Dengue. The number of laboratory confirmed cases as of August 25, 2020 has now increased to seventy-four (74).
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed two (2) new COVID-19 cases. The non-nationals arrived from Sweden entering Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Grenada with negative PCR results on August 19. Both adults have been isolated since receipt of their preliminary positive results which were confirmed today.
Extensive testing of all possible contacts has not revealed any other positive cases or exposure to SARS-Cov-2. Further testing will continue.
