47 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Monday

As of Monday, August 10, 2020

The Ministry of Health reported on Monday that there are 47 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Thirty-nine of the new cases are in Grand Bahama, three are in New Providence, one is in Exuma and the details of four others are pending.

The total number of cases is now 945 – with 815 of those active. Thirty-one cases are in hospital and there have been 15 deaths.

Health officials are reminding the public to practice the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

• Wear a face mask when you leave home;

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and if soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 70% alcohol;

• Cover your cough or sneeze in your inner elbow or with a tissue; and

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as phones, remotes controls, counters, doorknobs, and keyboards.

Economist 3 years, 8 months ago

There is no better evidence than the current state of affairs to prove that the total failure to test early on was a terrible decision.

Countries like Germany, South Korea, Iceland and Singapore all locked down early, like we did, but, unlike The Bahamas, they tested and tested and tested. They were able to locate hotspots before they were able to spread COVID 19.

When they opened up they continued to test and test. We have failed our people and now both the health of Bahamains are seriously at risk and the health of the Bahamian economy is aslo seriously at risk.

Very Bad Decesion not to test early on.

tribanon 3 years, 8 months ago

And it all most deservedly sits squarely in Minnis's lap!

rodentos 3 years, 8 months ago

nope.... look at Sweeden. They had no lock down and they have now mostly no new cases. Lock down is the most stupid thing

Economist 3 years, 8 months ago

Sweden also has the 8th highest death rate in the world from COVID 19. That is out of 213 countries and territories. That is a very high death rate.

proudloudandfnm 3 years, 8 months ago

Sweden is not the model we should be emulating. High death rate, high infection rate. Sweden's strategy was just dumb and it is nowhere near done yet.

Do not get your news from social media or fox news pundits.

Thank you.

DDK 3 years, 8 months ago

Testing nonsense. It MAY have started out as a particularly dangerous virus strain but it has morphed into something far more sinister; global political domination and market manipulation is the actual reality. Decide for yourselves whether our "Leader" is in on the attempt at a new world order or is too ignorant to understand it......

ThisIsOurs 3 years, 8 months ago

It's a virus.

Just because there are people willing to exploit it doesn't mean it's not a real medical issue. For centuries people have exploited disasters. Every devasting hurricane event has seen unscrupulous contract workers swooping in on an area to swindle vulnerable people. This disaster is no different.

People need to stop watching these whatsapp videos like they Moses coming down from the mountain. Those people exploiting you too. Everybody with a Dr in front of their name is not automatically medically reputable....case in point

DDK 3 years, 8 months ago

Sweden has ignored the nonsense and is carrying on as usual with no chaos and confusion and no wilful destruction of their economy. Hope they continue to do well....... .

Economist 3 years, 8 months ago

Sweden has 571 deaths per million. Germany has 111 deaths per million.

TalRussell 3 years, 8 months ago

Simple answer My Comrade Economist, FORCE them 35 Out, democratically!
Maybe Guardian Talk Radio can give the two we live call-in Talk Show in the 9:00 am - 11:00 am Monday - Friday time slot to host, and we can name our new show,The 'New' Revolution Show.

ohdrap4 3 years, 8 months ago

Nassau has lower numbers. Time to open upp, or at least a bit more.

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