Dominica update: The latest from the Nature Island

Last updated: October 6, 2017 at 12:52 pm

WIC News brings you a round-up of the latest updates from post-Hurricane Maria Dominica following the latest press conference.

• The main hospital on the island is working “at 80%”, which has been described as a “tremendous feat”. Reduced bed capacity, limited oncology practice but there is now access to blood
• All category three health centres are up and running; facilities are “fully stocked” and some have additional staff
• Marigot practices – accident and emergency – has been moved to Wesley
• Central medical stores have “large quantities” or what is needed on the island
• Pest control is underway, and the importance of waste disposal has been stressed as leptospirosis is a “major concern
• The government is experiencing “inherent challenges” as it attempts to distribute supplies
• Lack of storage space in Roseau causing problems
• Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said he will announce a solution for housing that is climate-resistant as the country rebuilds
• Dominica is still in a state of emergency; no plans for this to change at present
• New curfew: 6pm to 6am (to be reviewed over the coming days)

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