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Press Releases related to health aspects of COVID-19 preparedness and response are issued by the Ministry of Health as needed.

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Ministry of Health Reiterates Prime Minister’s Support for Frontline Workers

Published: 20 November 2020 Hits: 618
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Port Vila, 17 November 2020: The Vanuatu Ministry of Health has reiterated the Prime Minister’s official statement yesterday, reemphasising the Government’s gratitude for COVID-19 frontline workers and the need for public support.

In a speech to the public on the evening of the 16 November, Prime Minister Bob Loughman appealed to the public to provide their ongoing support to frontline workers, including health workers, who are working to address COVID-19.

Read more: Ministry of Health Reiterates Prime Minister’s Support for Frontline Workers

Health Alert: Ministry of Health confirms no additional COVID-19 cases to-date

Published: 17 November 2020 Hits: 804
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16 November 2020, Port Vila: On 10 November 2020, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected during routine day 5 testing of an asymptomatic person in quarantine.

This first case remains in the isolation unit at the Vila Central Hospital with no symptoms, and will remain so until given health clearance for release.

Read more: Health Alert: Ministry of Health confirms no additional COVID-19 cases to-date

Vanuatu Ministry of Health confirms first COVID-19 case in Quarantine

Published: 12 November 2020 Hits: 413
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Port Vila, 11 November 2020: The Vanuatu Ministry of Health in support of the official statement of the Prime Minister confirms that on 10 November Vanuatu had their first confirmed case of COVID-19.

The National Disaster Management Office, the Ministry of Health and other key government partners are responding to the case and can assure the public that this is strictly a ‘border case’ which has been detected in quarantine.

Read more: Vanuatu Ministry of Health confirms first COVID-19 case in Quarantine

Targeted COVID-19 Testing in Quarantine an Additional Precaution

Published: 18 September 2020 Hits: 482
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Port Vila, 18 September 2020: The Vanuatu Ministry of Health confirms that targeted testing in quarantine for COVID-19 is being being conducted as an additional precaution for those entering Vanuatu from areas classified as high risk.

Read more: Targeted COVID-19 Testing in Quarantine an Additional Precaution

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