Weekly Vector Control Fogging Programme Targeting Three Parishes

Emphasis will be placed on three parishes this week when the Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness continues its fogging exercise.

The programme starts in St John, on Tuesday, January 23, with fogging at Welch Town, Pot House, Bath Land, New Castle, and environs.

On Wednesday, January 24, the team will journey to St Philip. Areas to be sprayed are Lucas Street, Tranquility Drive and Circle, Duncan Circle, Windward Drive, Ruby Drive, Park Drive with Avenues, Duncans Road, Proverbs Drive, West Proverbs Drive, Highway 5, Highway L, Highway M and environs.

The following day, Thursday, January 25, attention will shift to Christ Church, where fogging will occur at Round the Rock, Ealing Park South, Breedy Road, Breedy Land, Madison Gardens, Inch Marlow and environs.

The exercise culminates on Friday, January 26, with a return to Christ Church. The areas to be visited are Sea View Road, Golden Plover road, Plover Court, Winbrill, Teal, Dowitcher, Inch Marlow, and environs.

Fogging takes place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. Householders are asked to assist in the control of the aedes aegypti mosquito and are reminded to open their windows and doors to allow the spray to enter. People with respiratory problems are urged to protect themselves from inhaling the spray. Pedestrians and motorists should proceed with caution when encountering fogging operations on the street, and parents are instructed to prohibit children from playing in the fog or running behind the fogging machine. Members of the public are advised that the completion of scheduled fogging activities may be affected by events beyond the Unit’s control. In such circumstances, the Unit will return to communities affected as soon as possible. (BGIS)