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Vector Control Unit Conducting Fogging in St Philip and St Michael Districts This Week: Schedule and Safety Precautions
The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will be carrying out fogging exercises in targeted areas of St. Philip and St. Michael from November 27 to December 1. Fogging will take place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. Precautions should be taken for respiratory problems and children should avoid contact with the fogging machine. Completion of fogging activities may be affected by external factors.
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There will be no fogging on Independence Day, Thursday, November 30.
However, several districts in St Philip and St Michael will be targeted when the Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness carries out its fogging exercise this week.
On Monday, November 27, the team will be in St Philip in the following areas: Eastbourne #1, Mill Road, Well House, Casuarina Estate and the environs.
The next day, Tuesday, November 28, emphasis will be on the St Michael districts of Lower Burney, Cutting Road, Mount Friendship Road and the environs.
Fogging will occur again in St Michael on Wednesday, November 29. The areas to be sprayed are: Henry Durant Road, Friendship Terrace, Lowland Drive, Mahaica, Storey Gap and the environs.
The exercise will conclude for the week on Friday, December 1, in the St Michael areas of Butlers Avenue, Paradise Road, Chapel Gap, Pioneer Road, Lower Civilian Road, Bush Hall Yard Gap, Ellis Road, Stadium Road and the environs.
Fogging takes place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. Householders are reminded to open their windows and doors to allow the spray to enter. People with respiratory problems are asked 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 affected communities as soon as possible. (PR)
