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Minister reiterates face-to-face learning on hold

September 01, 2021 in Regional

Education Minister Fayval Williams yesterday reiterated that schools will not be able to hold face-to-face classes at the start of the new academic year scheduled for next week, even as the Government pushes its COVID-19 vaccination programme for students 12 years and older. “As best as...

Even with the Delta variant, the ability of COVID-19 vaccines to prevent hospitalization hasn’t significantly dropped, CDC scientist says

August 31, 2021 in International

COVID-19 vaccines are still highly effective against hospitalization despite the surge in the more transmissible Delta variant, a scientist with the Centers for Disease Control said on Monday. In a presentation to the CDC'S Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Monday, Dr. Sara Oliver said that...

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots player Mikyle Louis was forced to leave the 2021 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after breach of the tournament operating protocols

August 31, 2021 in Sports

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots player Mikyle Louis was forced to leave the 2021 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after breach of the tournament operating protocols. He will take no further part in this year’s competition, a media release said. “The tournament bubble will be maintained for...