NASSAU, BAHAMAS Long Island MP Adrian Gibson said it is his prayer that COVID-19 testing will be made free or become as affordable as possible in The Bahamas.<\/p>\n
Mr Speaker, I recognize that medical care facilities across the country have noticeably increased testing, he said during debate in Parliament on a resolution to extend the orders to November 30.<\/p>\n
I applaud them for their efforts. I am also pleased to learn of proposed public, private partnerships that would secure access to rapid antigen tests, particularly given that testing is one of the best defensive measures against COVID-19.<\/p>\n
There are many instances of persons being deemed asymptomatic and so, tests will show where the virus is.<\/p>\n
However, Mr Speaker it is my solemn wish, my prayer that testing would soon be free or become as affordable as possible for Bahamians, particularly with the economic situation.<\/p>\n
The government and private healthcare facilities have increased testing and testing accessibility is a key part of their strategies.<\/p>\n
For example, Doctors Hospital recently expanded its testing accessibility to the Town Centre Mall.<\/p>\n
Free mass testing was a key part of the Progressive Liberal Partys (PLP) COVID action plan.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, 297 more COVID-19 tests were completed, of which 56 returned positive results for the virus.<\/p>\n
In total, nearly 34,400 tests have been completed in The Bahamas.<\/p>\n
The figure includes public and private facilities.<\/p>\n
Gibson also recommended that health authorities resume advising about COVID hotspots, a key feature of the Ministry of Health presentations in months past.<\/p>\n
One can possibly guess where the hotspots are, however, I think it would be quite useful for Bahamians to have some official indications of which areas to avoid or exercise greater caution, the Long Island MP said.<\/p>\n
Gibson said he supports the extension of the emergency orders and encouraged Bahamians to be patient and proactive.<\/p>\n
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