AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRapid PCR Rollout: Saint Lucia has finished installing a new Molbio rapid PCR platform, with CARPHA saying it can detect multiple infectious diseases in under two hours—covering threats from COVID-19 and influenza to malaria, TB, cholera, and even pandemic-potential pathogens like Nipah and norovirus. Regional Lab Capacity: The same Molbio push is now completed across 10 CARPHA member states, including Turks and Caicos, as countries move toward faster testing and quicker isolation during outbreaks. Local Preparedness: In Providenciales, the DDME wrapped a four-day Safe School training with police and schools, ending in an earthquake-and-fire simulation at a local high school. Community Safety Talks: MPs and the Police Commissioner also discussed neighbourhood watches, traffic issues, and a stronger community policing model. Cruise Health Alerts: Elsewhere in the region, the CDC reported a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess, with 102 passengers and 13 crew affected.
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