Why COVID-19 Is Still Rising in New Providence

Health Minister Renward Wells said COVID-19 in New Providence continues to escalate.

Over the last four days–September 28th to October 1st, health officials have seen a surge in the capital.

Why does it matter?

This escalation in numbers comes at a time when:

• the country is reopening its fragile economy
• several schools are opening with face to face learning.

What’s happening?

• The relaxation of restrictions, some people have decided to go back to business as usual, including their social lives.
• Some people attend planned social events like showers, dinner, and birthday parties where they can contract or spread COVID-19.
• People go home to their families where the virus is spread. These individuals also spread COVID-19 to their co-workers.
• A consistent trend of workplace exposures.

Minister Wells stressed that the workplace is now a ‘hot spot’.

How do we curb the increase in New Providence?

• Avoid going out of our homes for non-essential reasons. Avoid social gatherings and practice preventative measures at home, church, work, and everywhere else you go!
• Employers must ensure that health and safety measures are in place at the workplace and that staff is trained to execute COVID-19 preventive protocols.
• Employers must implement effective social distancing and work-from-home policies.
• Conduct yourselves as though everywhere is a ‘hot spot.’

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