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For years, Belizeans have associated sargassum with the beaches of Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Placencia, Hopkins, and other coastal destinations that bear the brunt of the annual seaweed invasion. It has become an unfortunate part of island life, affecting tourism, beach access, fishing, and the overall beauty of our Caribbean
As of noon today, April 20, 2020, a total of 72,213 applications have been submitted since the Unemployment Relief Program was opened to accept applications on April 3, 2020. This includes some of the
Belmopan. April 14, 2020. 5:30 p.m. – As of 2:00 p.m. today, April 14th, 62,706 applications have been received via the COVID-19 eServices Portal, in addition to a lesser amount received in hard copy,
Belmopan. April 13, 2020. 1:00 p.m. – The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Belize now stands at 18, with four new confirmed cases identified over the last 24 hours. The confirmed
Belmopan. April 12, 2020. 9:47 a.m. – A further 26 samples were tested for COVID-19 at the Central Medical Laboratory and one of those samples has yielded a positive result. This is the 14th
Belmopan. April 11, 2020. 9:50 a.m. – The Ministry of Health continues its enhanced surveillance activities and mapping exercises as it aims to contain further cases of COVID-19. The initial mapping exercise in Belize
The Alaia Foundation most recently made a generous donation to help medical staff in their fight to manage and contain COVID-19 on San Pedro and Caye Caulker. Today, Founders of the Non-Profit Organization, Jasmine
Belmopan. April 10, 2020. 11:45 a.m. – The Government of Belize and the Ministry of Health regret to inform of the death of the patient confirmed earlier as the 10th case of COVID-19. The
Belmopan. April 10, 2020. 6:25 a.m. – As reports come out from the Ministry of Health confirming a 10th positive case for COVID-19 in Belize last night, an update this morning from the KHMH
Belmopan. April 9, 2020. 10:45 a.m. – The Ministry of Health ran a further 30 samples for COVID-19 on April 8 and has confirmed a ninth case. The patient is a female minor who
Corozal resident and Belize’s COVID-19 patient #8, Mr. Ramsley Gillett, has issued a public statement through his sister’s Facebook profile. He shares his situation with the nation and urges Belizeans to support his family
On Tuesday, April 7, Hope Haven Children’s Home and Community Center, located on Ambergris Caye, received a donation of $100,000 from the Lord Ashcroft COVID-19 Relief Fund. The donation was provided to assist families
Belmopan. April 8, 2020. 7:10 a.m. – A further 31 samples, which included primary contacts of patients #6 and #7, were tested on April 7th, for COVID-19. Out of those, the Ministry has confirmed
The National Meteorological Service (NMS) of Belize hereby informs the general public that the seasonal rainfall forecast for April to September 2020 is showing a probability of drier than usual conditions across much of
Belmopan – April 6, 2020 – 10:30 a.m. – The Ministry of Health has continued to scale up testing for COVID-19 and a further 26 samples were tested on Sunday, April 5th. That scaled
Today, at 03:19 a.m., the expanded testing protocol of the Ministry of Health identified a fifth case of COVID-19. The patient is a Belizean student who returned from Florida. The patient arrived in Belize
Today the staff of Hidden Treasure volunteered selflessly prepare lunch for the San Pedro policemen, health care providers and the sanitation workers who are keeping the island safe during this difficult time we are
