Barbados: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Preparedness

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In the spotlight

By Theo Edwards

The Covid-19 pandemic is shedding light on the vulnerability of health systems, including in rich countries, that many thought were best prepared to face epidemics. The situation remains fluid as data and statistics on cases and mortality due to Covid-19 move rapidly.

The pandemic was confirmed to have reached Barbados on 17 March 2020 with the announcement of the first two cases.

COVID-19 Preparedness

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness in Video: Barbados. The pandemic was confirmed to have reached Barbados on 17 March 2020 with the announcement of the first two cases.

 

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public

To get information and guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), add the WHO official number +41 79 893 18 92 to your phone contact or mobile device contact list with web and mobile data access.

  • Go to WhatsApp messaging application installed on the device (If not installed, get it from Google Play Store for Android OS or Apple wallet for iPhone).

  • Text the word "Hi" to WHO contact on the WhatsApp messenger. The materials are regularly updated based on new scientific findings as the epidemic evolves.

This service provides the latest information from the World Health Organization (WHO) of coronavirus (COVID-19) first reported on 31 December 2019.

We Got This

Vibe Barbados: In a Caribbean cultural collaborative unlike ever seen before in the region, 25 West Indian born singers including internationally acclaimed stars, award-winning vocalists, and various calypso and soca monarchs have come together to gift their talent to the fight against the dreaded COVID-19 virus.

 

25 voices. 14 countries. 1 message. In a Caribbean cultural collaborative unlike ever seen before in the region, 25 West Indian born singers including intern...

 
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Theo Edwards

Theo Edwards has over twenty years of diverse Information Technology experience. He spent his days playing with all things IBMi, portal, mobile application, and enterprise business functional and architectural design.

Before joining IBM as Staff Software Engineer, Theo worked as a programmer analyst and application specialist for businesses hosting eCommerce suite on IBMi platform. He has been privileged to co-author numerous publications such as Technical Handbooks, White paper, Tutorials, Users Guides, and FAQs. Refer to manuals here. Theo also holds a degree in Computer Science, Business Administration and various certifications in information security and technologies. He considers himself a technophile since his engagement at Cable & Wireless then later known SLET.