The Grenada Medical Association commends the Ministry of Health and the Coivd-19 Committee on the dedicated efforts to contain the further spread of the coronavirus on our tri-state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Although the number of confirmed cases on island appears to be small, the impact of the health system is still challenging. The current decision to impose restrictions on the movements of the population in general further highlights the seriousness of the situation.
We cannot over-emphasise the need for joint efforts between the Ministry of Health, all medical personnel and the entire Grenadian community.
Considering the overall wellbeing of the Grenadian population, it is the consensus of the association that protective equipment especially face masks must be identified as crucial. Effective homemade alternatives, including scarves, may be utilised in place of medical masks by the general public. However, appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn by healthcare workers and members of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) in the execution of their duties on the frontline and in all quarantine facilities.
We cannot afford to be dismissive about the tremendous harm Covid-19 truly is capable of.
Information is power and can save lives. Simple measures such as social distancing, wearing of protective masks and conscious practice of simple hygiene can result in a significant reduction in the spread of the disease. We encourage the general public to continue to observe these measure as they go about their daily activities.
Let us learn from the Asian countries where face masks are worn by all without the stigma of negativity and have therefore successfully flattened the curve for the rise of Covid-19 cases.
In order to be able to return to normal activities safely, it is imperative that everyone plays their part and be guided by the recommendations of the health authorities in this battle against the Covid-19.
Continue to be safe. Let’s be our brothers’ keeper. I protect you from me and vice versa.
COVER UP: Mask, Personal Protective Equipment
Grenada Medical Association
Thanks to this great Government and the medical association Grenada is very safe. Enough is enough. We need access to FRESH FOOD. Getting Grenada back to work, we all need money to pay the bills. GET THE SUPERMARKETS OPEN, let us get back to Normality. with these exceptions
WE ALL WEAR HOMEMADE MASKS and GLOVES
WE have our TEMPERATURE CHECKED BEFORE WE ENTER ANY PUBLIC SPACE
Taxis and Buses carry fewer people, following the above guidelines, maybe charge a bit more to help them out too.
EVENING CURFEW.
Schools keep closed for another week to see how this goes. Let us try this out. Before we all go a little crazy!!!
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks
And prayer, bless God.
together we will conquer the covid19,,if we all be obedient. ,God Bless and Protect Grenada..
Where can we get masks to buy at this time?
Please please be safe and follow the protocal
“PROTECT YOU FROM ME, ” The message does not get any clearer.. Please my fellow GRENADIANS let us not be known as atubborn mules.. Our Government is working over time to keep the population safe within and beyond the guidelines of thw WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION and its alkies.. DO NOT EMBARRASS OUR HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER Dr. MITCHELL, OUR MINISTER OF HEALTH (MR. STEELE), OUR ROYAL GRENADA PICW FORCE AND ARMY.. PLEASE LET US KEEP OUR COUNRRY SAFE AND ALIVE. GOD BLESS GRENADA.
Thank you very much for your prompt action in circulating the Press Release to our nation.
I hope everyone will do their part to help contain the COVID19 virus.
Thanks again.
Dr. Earlyne Thomas
PRO
Grenada Medical Association.
Essential that measures be taken to safeguard communities. It is also incumbent that elected and appointed officials provide reassurance, minimising distress and alarm.
Coronavirus is a risk that has to be controlled, simultaneously let us aim at not creating greater long term social and economic harm from unnecessary and disproportionate preventative measures!
I’m proud of my island for taking the necessary steps in fighting this virus. And being pro-active in getting the native involved in following all protective measures necessary to prevent the spread of the virus,and doing so will help in saving lives. Keep up the good work that the ministry of health is doing for the Tri-island. May God continue to bless your efforts and bless the people of Grenada.