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Wellness, healthcare, and public health updates.
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Barbados reports 95 new COVID-19 cases, with no deaths. Total cases stand at 110,595, 648 deaths since Feb 2020. Vaccination progress: 163,853 with one dose, 155,045 fully vaccinated.
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"Explore the complexities of digitizing healthcare in Barbados with Steven Williams, analyzing cybersecurity efforts funded by IDB and EU and addressing challenges hindering complete digital transformation in medical record-keeping."
"Discover the Red Plastic Bag Foundation's Community High Achievers Mentoring Programme (CHAMP), providing free mentorship for children in St. Philip. Learn about their recent awareness event and volunteering opportunities."
"Stay informed on Barbados' COVID-19 situation. With 95 new cases recorded in the last five weeks and no deaths in the latest update, the Ministry of Health continues monitoring the situation."
The Lester Vaughan School: Closed half day on February 19 for compound work due to smoke test results. Online classes on Feb 20-21. Parents advised to collect children by 12 p.m.
