The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment in St Vincent and the Grenadines has advised the public to take all the necessary precautionary measures to protect themselves from infectious diseases such as COVID-19, Dengue Fever, Leptospirosis and influenza viruses including Influenza A – H1NI (swine flu).
In a statement, the ministry says the surveillance committee has reported that during the period December 25, 2023, to January 6, 2024, there was a notable increase in the Influenza A – H1NI (swine flu) cases in SVG with 32 laboratory-confirmed cases.
As of January 6, 2024, there was a total of 9,804 confirmed cases of SARS-COV2 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) since the outbreak in 2021, of which 243 cases were confirmed in 2023, with two reported so far in 2024.
