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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines recorded the 9th COVID-19 death on Saturday, 13th March, a 63 year old female resident patient of the Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre (MHRC). The diabetic patient with a chronic psychiatric condition, tested positive for COVID-19 on February 27, 2021 and was transferred to the temporary isolation facility.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is aware that as a precautionary measure, a few countries in Europe have suspended use of a specific batch of AstraZeneca vaccine distributed in the EU, based on reports of rare blood coagulation disorders in persons who had received vaccines from a particular batch.
In fulfillment of its mission to finance the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal two in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Zero Hunger Trust Fund commenced on Tuesday March 9th, distribution of food parcels to 349 beneficiaries of its Adopt a Classroom programme.
