Ministry of Health reports reduction in hospitalizations, COVID-19 cases
Channel: Saint Lucia Government
Date: 2021-10-14

The national fight against COVID-19 is gaining ground. Saint Lucia has registered significant progress in the vaccination drive with 36, 253 people now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.  30,188 have received their full dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine while 6,065 individuals have received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine. This means that 20 percent of the population has been inoculated. National Immunization Manager in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, Tecla Jn Baptiste says whilst this seems far away from the desired 70% population immunity, it is a step closer to achieving the overall goal.
This week, the Ministry also reported a reduction in hospitalization rates, positivity rates, prevalence rates. There has been steady decline in the rate of transmission with a present rate of 1.3.
Health officials are however urging that the public not let their guard down as the situation remains critical.