The Ministry of Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama. <\/p>\n
This brings the totalnumber of confirmed cases to 11.<\/p>\n
The latest case is a 35-year-old woman with no history of travel, and no known links toprevious cases. She remains stable and is in isolation at home.<\/p>\n
Health officials are continuing to follow the condition of the other 10 COVID-19 cases.<\/p>\n
None of the previous cases announced are in hospital and all are in stable condition.<\/p>\n
Members of the public are reminded to follow the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) Order announcedby Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to reduce the spread of the virus, includingphysical distancing.<\/p>\n
As part of the efforts to stay safe:<\/p>\n
stay at home;<\/p>\n
call your healthcare provider or the Surveillance Hotline if you are feeling ill and havingfever and\/or respiratory symptoms;<\/p>\n
frequently wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water;<\/p>\n
cover your mouth and nose with your inner elbow or with a tissue when coughing orsneezing, and then discard it; and<\/p>\n
refrain from touching your face.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Health will continue to provide regular updates to the public.<\/p>\n
For more information contact the Ministry of Healths COVID-19 Hotline at 376-9350 (8am-8pm)and 376-9387 (8pm - 8am); 502-7382 or toll free 1-242-300-2619.<\/p>\n
Information and updates on COVID-19 can also be found at the Ministrys website athttps:\/\/www.covid19.gov.bs and The Bahamas Ministry of Health Facebook Page. Members ofthe public may also e-mail covid19@bahamas.gov.bs<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n See more here: <\/p>\n New case of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama - Bahamas Tribune<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Ministry of Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama. Continue reading