• Latest
All youth development, cultural, and sporting activities postponed

Cluster of Covid-19 cases confirmed in one workplace

3 years ago
Position Statement on Caribbean Banking Services

Position Statement on Caribbean Banking Services

4 hours ago
Emancipation Day Statement: Monday, 1 August 2022

19 October shouldn’t be “diluted” with independence commemoration

8 hours ago
Ariza Credit Union Job Vacancy

Ariza Vacancy: Executive Manager, HR & Administrative Services

2 days ago
PM’s address to United Nations General Assembly

PM’s address to United Nations General Assembly

3 days ago
Island nations launch new declaration at AOSIS Leaders Meeting

Island nations launch new declaration at AOSIS Leaders Meeting

3 days ago
Osteologist assists GNM with study of human remains

Antony O’Hannan: Grenada’s Rebel Priest

3 days ago
GTA announces Virgin Atlantic third flight to Grenada

GTA announces Virgin Atlantic third flight to Grenada

3 days ago
Grenada and Republic of Ireland establish diplomatic relations

Grenada and Republic of Ireland establish diplomatic relations

3 days ago
Grenada and Republic of Kenya establish diplomatic relations

Grenada and Republic of Kenya establish diplomatic relations

3 days ago
American citizen services outreach to Carriacou  

Employment opportunity: Accountant

3 days ago
Tropical Weather Outlook: Friday, 22 September 2023 (2 pm)

Tropical Weather Outlook: Friday, 22 September 2023 (2 pm)

3 days ago
Enhancing solidarity and moving forward together

Enhancing solidarity and moving forward together

3 days ago
NOW Grenada
  • Front Page
  • Categories
    • General News
      • All
      • Agriculture & Fisheries
      • Arts & Culture
      • Business
      • Education
      • Environment
      • Health
      • History
      • Lifestyle
      • Law
      • Politics
      • Technology
      • Travel & Tourism
      • Weather
      • Youth
    • Sports
      • All
      • Athletics
      • Cricket
      • Football
      • Watersports
    • Community
      • All
      • Tribute
    • Crime
    • Features
      • All
      • Today in History
    • Opinion/Commentary
    • Press Releases
      • All
      • Advertisements
      • Notices
  • Video
  • Notices & Vacancies
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Front Page
  • Categories
    • General News
      • All
      • Agriculture & Fisheries
      • Arts & Culture
      • Business
      • Education
      • Environment
      • Health
      • History
      • Lifestyle
      • Law
      • Politics
      • Technology
      • Travel & Tourism
      • Weather
      • Youth
    • Sports
      • All
      • Athletics
      • Cricket
      • Football
      • Watersports
    • Community
      • All
      • Tribute
    • Crime
    • Features
      • All
      • Today in History
    • Opinion/Commentary
    • Press Releases
      • All
      • Advertisements
      • Notices
  • Video
  • Notices & Vacancies
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
NOW Grenada
No Result
View All Result

Cluster of Covid-19 cases confirmed in one workplace

This story was posted 3 years ago
28 April 2020
in Business, Health
3 min. read
Share

by Linda Straker

  • 4 of Grenada’s current 8 active Covid-19 cases are co-workers
  • Caribbean Agro Industries, Grenada’s lone flour mill shut to the public
  • Patient 15’s point of origin unknown; possibility of community spread from that case imminent

Health authorities have confirmed that 4 of Grenada’s current 8 active Covid-19 cases are co-workers of a company that has since been ordered to shut its doors to the public.

The workplace is Caribbean Agro Industries, Grenada’s lone flour mill which is owned by the United States firm ADM. The company imports wheat from the United States and mills it into flour and animal feed.

Dr George Mitchell, Covid-19 Response Coordinator, said on Tuesday that Grenada had one more laboratory-confirmed positive patient. The tally is now 19 positives, but of that number, only 18 are on the island because one of the early cases left the island without medical permission before receiving his result. That person returned to the United Kingdom via Canada, with his wife and child.

“We can also announce that 10 of our cases are now recovered, which means that we have 8 active cases,” said Mitchell. He disclosed that the new patient is a male, and he is a work colleague of the country’s 15th case and 2 others that were announced last Saturday, when an update was presented to the nation.

“As per health protocol, all confirmed cases are quarantined, as well as their close contacts. Health officials continue to tirelessly conduct contact tracing, to ascertain the probability of further transmission,” he said, pointing out that officials have not yet determined the original point of contact for the workplace cases.

Health Minister, Nickolas Steele, last Saturday announced that Grenada recorded 3 more cases, with 2 of the cases linked to the same workplace of case number 15. The 2 male individuals who are ages 62 and 59 were found through contact tracing in the workplace. “I must emphasise here, that the company in question was asked to close their doors earlier this week, and workers have been contacted and instructed to self-isolate.” Steele, at the same time, disclosed that 69 workers have been tested through both rapid tests and PCR, to ascertain the spread of the disease.

Mitchell told citizens in a statement via the Government Information Service (GIS) that due to the fact that patient 15’s point of origin is unknown, there is the possibility of community spread. “We must all be prepared for the probability of a community spread. From our end, we are expanding our teams in preparation for that possibility — since it will necessitate increased testing, contact tracing, building capacity for quarantine, active monitoring and other related activities.”

He urges citizens to help the ministry team by following all advise health protocols. “We will continue to remind you of the guidelines for protecting yourself and others, at every turn. We already know that frequent handwashing, overall good hygiene practices, physical distancing of at least 6 feet, and wearing a mask or suitable face-covering in public spaces, will go a long way in safeguarding further spread of this disease.”

The former Chief Medical Officer said that these precautionary measures are most effective when combined. “For example, if you are standing close to someone infected with the disease, and they are speaking to you, you have at least a 20% chance of getting sick from that exposure.”

“If you are wearing a mask, then your risk of contraction of the disease will go down to about 4%. Additionally, by standing at least 6 feet away from that infected person your risk of contracting the virus goes down to 1%,” said Mitchell.

NOW Grenada is not responsible for the opinions, statements or media content presented by contributors. In case of abuse, click here to report.
Tags: admcaribbean agro industriescoronaviruscovid-19flourgeorge mitchelllinda strakermill
Next Post
IMF Assisting PFM Revision

IMF approves US$65.6 million to address Covid-19 pandemic

Comments 4

  1. Gregory says:
    3 years ago

    The virus travels easily thru a mask.
    That idea is like giving candy to a baby.
    It creates a false sense of security.
    It is a way to prevent panic and that’s all.
    We haven’t seen the worst of this thing yet.

    Reply
  2. The Grand Poobah says:
    3 years ago

    I think everyone would be better served if the “Experts” constantly emphasize that the only way you can be infected is if the Virus enters your system via your mouth, your nose or your eyes! (also, technically, your anus). The way you prevent this is to never touch any of these areas, unless you are totally sure that your hands are virus free. Adding “wash/sanitize hands thoroughly, often/several times a day” does not adequately convey this! Of course, Socially Distancing and Wearing a Mask is also critical.

    Reply
  3. Andy says:
    3 years ago

    Mask up

    Reply
  4. Andy says:
    3 years ago

    We can’t contain it any longer, time for mitigation. Stay home, Stay 6 feet and more apart. Disinfect. Wash hands for 20 seconds multiple times a day. Strengthen the immune system. Help one another in these practices.

    Reply

Comment on post Cancel reply

Please enter your valid email address.
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

© NOW Grenada. All Rights Reserved. Published by Aqua Design Inc. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy

No Result
View All Result
  • Front Page
  • Categories
    • General News
      • All
      • Agriculture & Fisheries
      • Arts & Culture
      • Business
      • Education
      • Environment
      • Health
      • History
      • Lifestyle
      • Law
      • Politics
      • Technology
      • Travel & Tourism
      • Weather
      • Youth
    • Sports
      • All
      • Athletics
      • Cricket
      • Football
      • Watersports
    • Community
      • All
      • Tribute
    • Crime
    • Features
      • All
      • Today in History
    • Opinion/Commentary
    • Press Releases
      • All
      • Advertisements
      • Notices
  • Video
  • Notices & Vacancies
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us

Copyright NOW Grenada

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in . Visit our Privacy Policy | Terms of Use.

Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Visit our Privacy Policy | Terms of Use.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.