‘COVID-19’ Update and Advisory as at 19 February 2020

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment in Antigua and Barbuda wishes to again assure the public that there are no suspected cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) within the Caribbean region. The Ministry continues to monitor the air and seaports and will advise accordingly regarding any travel updates. The Ministry is appealing to the public that all nonessential travel to the People’s Republic of China should be avoided. 

The Ministry also reminds the general public that it is INFLUENZA (flu) season and persons must exercise proper hand hygiene as well as take general measures against becoming ill. The latter includes adequate rest and hydration and the avoidance of sick persons.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment will continue to update the public on all developments related to the novel COVID-19.