Martinique Confirms First Monkeypox Case – St. Lucia Times News

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Martinique has confirmed its first case of monkeypox – an adult male resident with a travel history to a region where the virus has been circulating.

The Regional Health Agency announced the confirmation in a press release on Friday.

Local media reported that health authorities put the patient, who exhibited mild symptoms, in isolation at home while a contract tracing exercise was underway.

Martinique health officials have also recommended that vulnerable people get vaccinated against the virus.

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According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of monkeypox can include fever, headache, muscle aches and backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion.

They may also include a rash that can look like pimples or blisters on the face, inside the mouth, and on other body parts, like the hands, feet, chest, genitals, or anus.

“The rash goes through different stages before healing completely. The illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks. Sometimes, people get a rash first, followed by other symptoms. Others only experience a rash,” the CDC said on its official website.

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Pedro Rodríguez González se convierte en alcalde de Trujillo Alto

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El exsenador Pedro Rodríguez González se convirtió el sábado en el alcalde de Trujillo Alto al resultar vencedor en la elección especial para sustituir al renunciante José Luis Cruz Cruz.

“Esto fue un ejercicio democrático que demuestra que el Partido Popular Democrático está sólido en Trujillo Alto, pues acudieron al proceso de primarias un número parecido al último proceso de primarias celebrado aquí.  Agradezco el respaldo sólido de todas las unidades de Trujillo Alto, el buen comportamiento de nuestros constituyentes y la valentía de los candidatos no ganadores que acudieron a brindarme su apoyo una vez notificado el resultado. Como dije esta mañana, me ha sorprendido la organización y la avalancha de populares que acudieron a todas las unidades electorales de este municipio, considerado un baluarte de la “PAVA” y pieza histórica de nuestro fundador Don Luis Muñoz Marín. Acudiremos el próximo lunes a la Casa Alcaldía para comenzar el proceso de transición y extenderles un abrazo a todos los compañeros empleados del Municipio de Trujillo Alto”, dijo el alcalde electo en declaraciones escritas.

Con una participación de más de 3,450 populares, Rodríguez González fue electo como nuevo alcalde de Trujillo Alto. Rodríguez, resultó ganador con el 44 por ciento de los votos emitidos, seguido de Frank Alicea, Lourdes Zayas, Daniel Resto y Gabriel Pérez.

En esta elección especial de los electores afiliados al Partido Popular Democrático en Trujillo Alto, participaron 3,471 populares. Del total de los votos emitidos, Rodríguez resultó ganador con 1,530 votos, Alicea 785, Zayas 570, Resto 350 y Pérez 230. Sólo 2 papeletas fueron votadas por nominación directa.

“Los populares de Trujillo Alto salieron hoy a votar y demostraron una vez más la fuerza de nuestro partido. Ahora le corresponde a Pedrito Rodríguez llevar las riendas del municipio en beneficio de todos los trujillanos. Mi felicitación al nuevo Alcalde y mi mayor deseo de éxito en su nueva gestión. Mi agradecimiento también a todos los buenos populares que se hicieron disponibles en esta elección. A los electores de Trujillo Alto y al componente electoral, gracias por su compromiso para llevar a cabo este evento. Como he dicho antes, el nuevo alcalde puede contar conmigo desde el PPD y desde el Senado para seguir el trabajo en beneficio de Trujillo Alto”, expresó el presidente del PPD, José Luis Dalmau Santiago en declaraciones escrtas.

Por su parte, el secretario seneral  del PPD, Ramón Luis Cruz Burgos, también felicitó al nuevo alcalde de Trujillo Alto.

“Estoy seguro que en Trujillo Alto tendremos un gran alcalde por buen tiempo, que devolverá con trabajo la confianza depositada en las urnas hoy por los trujillanos. Con esta elección el PPD demuestra que está sólido y listo para continuar al frente de Trujillo Alto”, expresó Cruz Burgos.

El comisionado electoral, Ramón Torres, una vez más se mostró satisfecho con el trabajo y entrega del componente electoral del PPD. “Mi agradecimiento una vez más a nuestro equipo electoral, quienes demostraron su calidad y buen desempeño hoy en Trujillo Alto. Todos los centros de votación estuvieron listos a tiempo y se llevó una elección sin contratiempos. Nos toca seguir trabajando en la reorganización y los cambios que se llevan a cabo en la CEE de cara a nuevos eventos electorales”.

La presidenta de la Legislatura Municipal, Lourdes Zayas, quien fue una de las aspirantes, anunció que renunciará a su posición y a la vicepresidencia del Partido Popular Democrático (PPD).

“Agradezco profundamente a los miles de populares que han participado en la primaria de hoy sábado. Los números indican que Pedrito Rodríguez ha recibido el favor mayoritario de los electores para la alcaldía. Mi agradecimiento profundo a todos los que confiaron su voto. A los compañeros Frank Alicea y Daniel Resto, mis respetos por una campaña bien hecha y de altura.

“Considero justo que el nuevo alcalde tenga el espacio para ejercer su labor y que conforme su equipo de acuerdo a su estilo, y a su manera de hacer política”, dijo Zayas en declaraciones escritas.

El exalcalde Cruz Cruz renunció el pasado 16 de junio luego de declararse culpable de corrupción pública.

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SLM hervat vluchten route Paramaribo-Amsterdam

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door Redactie PARAMARIBO — De Surinaamse Luchtvaartmaatschappij (SLM) is van plan om op woensdag 20 juli de vluchtroute Paramaribo-Amsterdam weer op

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Woman Sustains Burns, Pedestrians Hospitalised After Separate Castries Incidents

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Emergency responders rushed a 50-year-old woman to the OKEU Hospital after she sustained second-degree burns in a Derrière Fort, Castries fire after 2 am on Saturday.

Personnel from the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) headquarters who rushed to the scene after receiving a call for assistance disclosed that the patient sustained burns to both arms.

The fire service headquarters also dispatched emergency crews to the scene of two road accidents on Friday.

Around 1:48 pm, a vehicle struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian on Chaussee Road, Castries.

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The woman sustained lacerations to the head and was transported to the OKEU Hospital

Later the same day, at about 8:30 pm, a forty-year-old male pedestrian sustained head trauma after a vehicle struck him at Sarrot, Castries.

Emergency responders said the patient exhibited ‘altered levels of consciousness’ as they transported him to the OKEU Hospital.

There are no further details at present.

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La terre a tremblé samedi soir en Martinique

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SEISME

Dimanche 17 Juillet 2022 – 06h39

L’épicentre était situé en mer, à une cinquantaine de kilomètres de Trinité.

Un séisme de 4,8 sur l’échelle de Richter a été enregistré samedi 16 juillet à 20h11.

Samedi soir, à 20h11, un séisme a été ressenti en Martinique, particulièrement sur la côte Nord-Atlantique selon les témoignages échangés sur les réseaux sociaux dans la foulée du phénomène.

Selon le bulletin de l’Observatoire Volcanologique et sismologique de la Martinique, le séisme d’origine tectonique était d’une magnitude de 4,8 et son épicentre était situé à 54 kilomètres à l’est-nord-est de Trinité, à une profondeur de 51 kilomètres.

Séisme du 1§ juillet 2022.

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INGEZONDEN: Verklaring UMA in zaak Hakrinbank

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World Champs: USA sweep podium of 100m final; Ja Seville finishes 4th Loop Jamaica

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Jamaica’s rising star, Oblique Seville after finishing fourth in his first major final in 9.97s at the World Athletic Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA on Saturday, July 16. (Photo: Marlon Reid)

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The Americans swept the podium places in the men’s 100m finals at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon Saturday night.

Pre-race favourite Fred Kerley won in 9.86 seconds, besting Marvin Bracy in 9.88 and Trayvon Bromell also in 9.88.

Track and field analysts had predicted a clean sweep for the Americans, who had consistently run the fastest times this year.

Fred Kerley of the USA copped the gold medal. (Photo: Marlon Reid)

Jamaica’s rising star, Oblique Seville was fourth in his first major final in 9.97s.

He was the only Jamaican to qualify for tonight’s final.

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Met Office Update: Flash flood watch extended Loop Barbados

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[Update: 6:15 pm, July 16, 2022]

The flash flood watch has ben extended for six hours.

In an alert message issued at 6:11 pm, the Met Office, said the new watch is valid from 6pm today, Saturday, and will be terminated 12 midnight Sunday, July 17, 2022, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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A flash flood watch in effect for Barbados.

According to the Barbados Meteorological Services a tropical wave began to affect the island this morning, generating overcast skies, periods of rain and pockets of moderate to heavy showers.

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As the day progresses, similar weather conditions will persist across the island.

Residents and visitors are advised to prepare for the possibility of strong runoff from higher elevations, traffic delays.

The advisory will be updated at 6 pm or sooner should conditions warrant.

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CMO tells Bajans: Monkeypox case is no cause for alarm Loop Barbados

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Chief Medical Officer Dr Kenneth George is telling Barbadians that the first confirmed case of Monkeypox on island should not cause panic, especially if persons listen to the public health officials and follow their guidance.

when we understood the basic public health measures, we will get through this together

After the Health Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill announced the first confirmed case, Dr George said:

“My general suggestion to Barbadians is first don’t be alarmed, use good common sense, individuals who present with a rash should seek medical advice, [and] usually the issues with this type of disease is frequently the requirement for a travel history, so we will be taking that into account.”

Addressing the nation during the televised and streamed press conference, he told persons to be on their guard for the symptoms and how Monkeypox presents.

“We are dealing with a new infectious disease and I think how Barbadians can protect themselves is by knowing how the disease spreads and if you understand how the disease spreads you can certainly make efforts to protect yourself and your loved ones and your families.”

According to Dr George, Monkeypox is “spread through close, intimate contact” and he stressed that the “contact needs to be with infected lesions” or it may also come from fomites and droplets and aerosalised spread is also known.”

The disease has a prodromal phase, which includes flu-ish-like symptoms and muscle pains. Then after the prodromal phase the rash begins, “and it takes several forms, starts out as a simple bump, then a vesicle, then pustule, exudate with fluid and then finally crusting over.”

Persons are warned that “Individuals are most infectious at the beginning when the rash appears”, transmission is not as likely in the initial prodromal phase.

The duration of symptoms lasts between 14 to 21 days. “The period of isolation for a positive case is 21 days and you will be monitored by the public health team. The Ministry of Health has already done some sensitisation with public health officials,” he disclosed,

And he urged, “So this is another appeal to the Barbadian public that in a time of COVID when we understood the basic public health measures, we will get through this together.”

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Update: Small craft Advisory discontinued Loop Barbados

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[Update: 6:19 pm, July 16, 2022]

The Barbados Meteorological Services is discontinuing the small craft advisory that was in effect for 12 hours today.

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The Barbados Meteorological Service has issued a small craft advisory for above normal swell heights from 6am to 6pm today.

The alert message however states that the termination of the advisory is dependent on if conditions persist or stop.

In this case, a small-craft advisory is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots and sea swells of 2.5 to 3.0 metres (8 to 10 feet) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours.

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Winds associated with the tropical wave forecast to affect the island on Saturday are now expected to peak near 25 knots, in light of this, the Small Craft Warning and High Surf Advisory has been downgraded to a Small Craft Advisory.

Nonetheless, seas along the eastern and southern coasts will gradually deteriorate becoming moderate to rough in open water with swells ranging from 2.0 to 3.0 metres.

Swells are forecast to reach peak heights during the day Saturday and gradually improve throughout the night.

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All marine craft operators and beachgoers should note the following possibilities along the eastern and southern coasts:

Large open water swells can be hazardous to some vessels.

Operation of smaller vessels can be difficult at times due to large swell

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