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Four new cases of COVID-19 confirmed

April 7, 2020, 5:05 am
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The Ministry of Health has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas.

The patients are a 54-year-old woman, a 50-year-old man, a 62-year-old woman, and a 65-year-old woman,  the ministry said in a statement today.

All of the patients live on New Providence.

There have been 33 confirmed cases of the virus in The Bahamas.

Five people, who tested positive for COVID-19, have died so far.

The ministry said 339 people are quarantined in The Bahamas.  (source)
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Get Used To It: Weekend Shutdowns For Whole Of April, Easter Written Off By Five-Day ‘Stay In’

April 7, 2020, 5:10 am
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A long line outside of Super Value in Winton on Monday. Photo: Shawn Hanna/Tribune staff

By RASHAD ROLLE
Tribune Senior Reporter
rrolle@tribunemedia.net

ANOTHER nationwide lockdown will begin at 9pm on Wednesday and last until 5am next Tuesday as the country fights the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced in the House of Assembly yesterday.

“We will experience five days of pain, but a lifetime of resolution,” he said.

He said such strong measures are needed because some people did not listen to warnings to take the COVID-19 threat seriously. Health officials, he said, need time to identify super-spreaders of the virus who may be asymptomatic. He also warned the increase in unemployment as a result of economic fallout from the disease will be “tremendous and greater than most of us have seen in our lifetime.”

Dr Minnis, pictured, acknowledged the five-day lockdown could be especially painful for poor people who may not have a stock of food supplies.  Read more >>
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Chinese embassy calls COVID-19 lawsuit against govt. “clownish performance”

April 7, 2020, 5:15 am
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The Chinese embassy in The Bahamas

U.S. group alleges China weaponized COVID-19.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS  — The Chinese embassy in The Bahamas yesterday called a lawsuit accusing the Chinese government of seeking to weaponize COVID-19 a “clownish performance” that did not deserve its attention.

Speaking to Eyewitness News, an embassy spokesperson said: “At the critical moment while the whole world is fighting against COVID-19, such clownish performance does not deserve our attention.

“The WHO has said repeatedly there is no evidence that COVID-19 was engineered in a laboratory or created by the manufacture of biological weapons.

“Besides the war on virus, we’re also battling conspiracy theories.

“Many of the world’s leading medical experts also believe that such allegations as ‘laboratory leakage’ or ‘biological weapons development’ have no scientific basis whatsoever.”  Read more >>
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Bahamas Prime Minister announces local Face-mask Production plan

April 7, 2020, 5:21 am
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By Deandrea S. Hamilton

#TheBahamas – April 6, 2020 — Face masks were originally frowned upon as unnecessary in the fight against COVID-19, but now, the benefit of wearing them is increasingly considered an ally to curbing community spread of the deadly virus.

The Bahamas Prime Minister today announced that not only will government buy out all medical face masks in stock in The Bahamas, but government has commissioned production of cotton face masks to be sold to the general public.

“To ensure the availability of masks for the general public, the Government has enabled the production of cotton masks in New Providence through various companies.”  Read more >>
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A Signal in the Ocean: Tracking tomorrow’s tiger sharks

April 7, 2020, 5:28 am
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How new technology is helping aid shark conservation.

Researchers from Shark Research at the University of Miami and ASU's Sulikowski Shark and Fish and Conservation Lab wrangle a shark in Tiger Beach, Bahamas, in December 2019. Photo by Tanya Houppermans | Courtesy photo

By Itzia Crespo

Many pet owners insert chips in their dogs to track them in case of an emergency, but for James Sulikowski, tracking devices reach below sea level, expanding to also serve sharks.

ASU’s Sulikowski Shark and Fish Conservation Lab, along with Shark Research at the University of Miami, is studying the movement of tiger sharks at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas to aid in their future conservation.

During an expedition in December 2019, they scanned five tiger sharks and captured ultrasound footage of an unborn tiger shark wiggling around inside its mother's womb.

The team was also able to insert a new device they had been developing to understand the migration of pregnant sharks and how to protect them.  Read more >>
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CTO Signs Tourism Data Deal

April 7, 2020, 5:34 am
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has partnered with global market research firm Euromonitor International to give member countries, including The Bahamas, access to timely data and insights that can help shape their tourism strategies as the industry recovers from the impact of Covid-19.

The data, provided by Euromonitor International through its Passport database, helps countries track trends, identify and target new markets, and strengthen their presence in existing source markets. It includes traveller profiles, socio-economic data and expenditure numbers.  Read more >>
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Family Island communities exempted from shopping schedule

April 7, 2020, 5:40 am
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During a virtual meeting with Family Island administrators on Monday afternoon, April 6th, 2020, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis exempted island communities from the food shopping schedule that went into effect on April 6th.

Family Island store owners may manage shoppers based on strict physical distancing protocols already in place under the Emergency Powers Order 2020.

All Family Island food stores will also be allowed to operate until 7pm on Thursday to accommodate the delivery of food and supplies via mailboat and other shipping services.  Read more >>
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GBPA provides isolation facility

April 7, 2020, 5:47 am
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ISOLATION FACILITY – Thanks to the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), the Grand Bahama COVID-19 Task Force team has taken up residence in the new home, at the Cancer Association Atlantic Avenue West facility, with two confirmed virus patients in their care. Dr. Frank Bartlett (insert) heads the GB task Force team. (PHOTOS: JAIMIE SMITH)

By FN Reporter Jaimie Smith

Thanks to the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), the Grand Bahama COVID-19 Task Force team has taken up residence in the new home, at the Cancer Association Atlantic Avenue West facility, with two confirmed virus patients in their care.

When the government was unable to secure a suitable building, the GBPA rose to the occasion. Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister (Sen. J. Kwasi Thompson), said the government was grateful to the G BPA for the gesture.


Dr. Frank Bartlett, who heads the team told The Freeport News that as of Friday, April 3, there are four patients that have tested positive for COVID-19 on island, two of which were detained in hospital.

However, health officials were awaiting test results from a patient with unrelated COVID-19 health issues that was transferred to New Providence. That case was later confirmed, bringing GB's total to five.  Read more >>
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Flu Pandemic Sees Bahamas Bootleggers Making Money From Whiskey Cure for Deadly Influenza 1920

April 7, 2020, 5:52 am
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In March 2020, as the coronavirus, or Covid-19, began to negatively affect the fortunes of the Bahamas, it is interesting to consider that almost exactly 100 years before, in early 1920, the world was entering the third year of an unprecedented global flu pandemic. For the Bahamas, however, misfortune became good fortune. As the pandemic moved from 1918 into 1920, this unfortunate flu period for many, became the beginning of a time in Bahamian history, when great fortunes were made.

Chance, circumstance and twenty thousand bottles of whiskey, put the Bahamas, in a surprisingly advantageous position during a global flu pandemic.  Read more >>
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Food stores extend hours

April 7, 2020, 12:00 pm
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Dr. Hubert Minnis

By Kyle Walkine

Hours for grocery shopping have been extended to 10pm through Thursday, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced today.

The announcement was made as Bahamians lined up outside grocery stores, many of whom waited for hours in anticipation of a full lockdown, which takes effect tomorrow at 9pm.

On Thursday, a two-shift system allows members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) the Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF) and healthcare professionals to shop between 6 a.m. and noon.

The 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift will be open to all those who work in essential services, including fire services, immigration, Water and Sewerage, prison and customs officers, NIB and social workers, among others.

Individuals must wear masks in order to be granted entry at food stores.  Read more >>
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Updated: If We Carry On Like This, We Will Not Cope

April 7, 2020, 12:06 pm
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Health Minister Dr Duane Sands

By KHRISNA RUSSELL
Tribune Chief Reporter
krussell@tribunemedia.net

THE number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has risen to 33, with four new cases diagnosed in New Providence.

The update from health officials came hours after Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands told Parliament that The Bahamas has not yet reached the peak of this outbreak.

With five patients dead out of 33 confirmed cases, the country has a COVID-19 mortality rate of 15%.

Dr Sands said if the nation continues on this path, the healthcare system will be overwhelmed and unable to meet mounting demands. The situation has also highlighted the vulnerability of healthcare workers. Almost one in every five confirmed cases has been a medical professional.  Read more >>
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Royal Bahamas Defence Force Gives Gift of Life

April 7, 2020, 12:21 pm
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Coral Harbour Base, 05 APR. ‘20 (RBDF): The Officers and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force are  serious about the fight against COVID-19. In between the daily operational requirements and the assistance being rendered with the most recent Emergency Orders, some of the Force's members took the opportunity to donate blood on Friday past.

The Princess Margaret Hospitals' mobile blood bank was allowed onboard the Defence Force's Base where volunteers each donated a pint of blood. The hospital’s staff including Mr. Everette Miller, Blood bank supervisor; Mr. Glenville Roberts, Chief Phlebotomist; and Ms. Krystal Bain, Senior medical technologist were encouraged by the military force's gift of life.

As the Royal Bahamas Defence Force supports in the fight against COVID-19, the organization continues to protect the territorial integrity of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.  Read more >>
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April 7, 2020, 12:37 pm
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CDB Approves $140m Aid Package

April 7, 2020, 12:42 pm
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The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has earmarked $140 million to help borrowing member countries, including The Bahamas, weather the economic impact of Covid-19.

The funds will be used to help mitigate the economic and social repercussions of coronavirus as the CDB estimates that global growth will fall by 1-2 per cent this year.


“The economic and social shock of the Covid-19 pandemic will likely be severe in most Caribbean countries,” said CDB president Dr William Warren Smith.

“There is the additional concern that the situation could be exacerbated in the near future given our region’s vulnerability to natural disasters, and with the hurricane season less than two months away. We stand ready to assist Caribbean countries to alleviate these shocks.”

“The extent of decline of gross domestic product will depend on the duration of the pandemic and the effectiveness of the policy responses by the countries. Our goal is to ensure our borrowing member countries get access to appropriate financing during the COVID-19 pandemic and to be their partner in the post-crisis recovery,” he added.

The CDB president hinted that there would be more funding to come, calling the $140 million allocation “the first of a package of assistance that the CDB is developing” and said that financial and technical assistance would be targeted towards the most vulnerable populations.  (source)
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Wendy's Confirms Covid-19 Case

April 7, 2020, 12:53 pm
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By KHRISNA RUSSELL
Tribune Chief Reporter
krussell@tribunemedia.net

WENDY’S Bahamas has confirmed a case of COVID-19 at one of its locations.

The franchise has not named the location, but said an employee reported to work for the morning shift last Thursday, ahead of the location’s opening, with symptoms of the virus.

According to a press statement issued Tuesday, the employee was sent home immediately.

A few days later, Wendy’s said Ministry of Health officials confirmed that the employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Once this confirmation was made, the franchise said all employees of the location were notified and given 14 days leave to self-isolate and monitor their symptoms.

The location was closed over the weekend for exterior and interior sanitisation and cleaning.

It reopened Monday with a new crew and management from a different store, Wendy’s said.

For more on this story, see Wednesday’s Tribune. (source)
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No definite date to reopen schools

April 7, 2020, 1:01 pm
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Jeffrey Lloyd Minister of Education

FN Reporter Jaimie Smith

“It will be impossible for schools to reopen on April 14,” said Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd.

Lloyd was speaking in the House of Assembly on Monday, April 6, following Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis’ announcement of further ‘Emergency Orders’ mandated to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country.

Dr. Minnis in a national address back in March announced that schools throughout The Bahamas would be closed from March 16 to April 14.

However, the prime minister imposed a second nationwide complete lockdown beginning Wednesday, April 8 to Tuesday, April 14, the date set for schools to reopen.

"Many have called asking about the reopening of schools.

Mr. Speaker, as the PM just announced, this curfew and intermittent lockdowns will continue until the end of April, 2020.

"Therefore, schools will not reopen until certainly after that, but not until the competent authority – the prime minister – gives the order to do so," said the Education Minister.  Read more >>
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Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul's offices raided by FBI in sex trafficking investigation

April 8, 2020, 3:57 am
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Ten women have filed a lawsuit claiming Mr Nygard raped them at 'pamper parties'

A sign featuring a picture of Peter Nygard outside his Times Square headquarters in New York City(AP)

By Graig Graziosi

Police and federal agents raided a building in Manhattan belonging to fashion mogul Peter Nygard on Tuesday morning as part of an investigation into sex trafficking. 

The New York Times reported that law enforcement officials were seeking evidence for an investigation. 

Mr Nygard is the chairman of Nygard International, a Canadian women’s fashion company. 

The 78-year-old, who 10 women have recently accused of raping them at “pamper parties”, has been under investigation for the last five months by an FBI and NYPD joint child exploitation task force. 

He has denied allegations of wrongdoing. His spokesman has said his client expects his name to be cleared.  Read more >>
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Religious gatherings around the globe inflame the virus

April 8, 2020, 4:03 am
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Opinion by Peter Bergen

 (CNN)Around the world, some religious gatherings continue to take place, despite widespread knowledge that large groups of people facilitate in spreading the coronavirus -- and in defiance of government restrictions on such gatherings.

Examples of this inexplicably irresponsible behavior can be found in Iraq, Israel, Pakistan and the United States.  Read more >>
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Black America must wake up to this viral threat

April 8, 2020, 4:09 am
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Opinion by Van Jones

 (CNN) - At the start of any pandemic, early information can mislead. Unfortunately, for vulnerable populations, false assumptions can have deadly consequences.

African Americans are about to learn this awful truth -- in devastating ways.

Two data points converged at the start of this crisis to make a lot of black folk shrug and think, "Coronavirus is not our problem."  Read more >>
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Italy Is Sending Another Warning

April 8, 2020, 4:16 am
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This is what a country a month into lockdown looks like: desperate, hungry and scared.

Volunteers distributed meals outside Real Albergo dei Poveri, a former public hospital and almshouse in Naples, Italy, on Saturday.Credit...Cesare Abbate/EPA, via Shutterstock

By By Bethan Jones and Fabio Montale

NAPLES, Italy — “The desperation is taking its toll.”

That’s what Armando Gallinari, a father of five who runs a small flower shop in the north of Naples, told us. His shop has been closed for nearly a month.

“Since then I’ve had nothing coming in at all,” he said. “As of yet, I haven’t received any government assistance. We have nowhere to turn.”

Everyone knows Italy’s story by now. The first European nation to be hit hard by the coronavirus, it has become a harbinger for the rest of Europe and America. First, there was the lockdown. Then the sight of a health care system stretched to the point of collapse and the terror of a rising death count.

Now, nearly a month after the country went into lockdown, Italy is sending another warning. The economy is in trouble, bound for a major contraction. And the precariously situated workers — self-employed, seasonal, informal — are suffering the most. It’s not clear how much longer they can survive.  Read more >>
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