By TANYA SMITH-CARTWRIGHTtsmith-cartwrighttribunemedia.netAS COVID-19 cases continue to wane in the Caribbean, Pan American Health Organization officials have revealed 48 percent of the region has been fully immunised against the deadly disease. Whereas The Bahamas is experiencing a welcomed decrease in reported cases, health officials here are cautious of a possible fourth wave. “Over the last week, 700,000 new cases and 13,000 COVID-related deaths were reported in our region. “More than half of countries in our region reported disruptions to mental health services and routine immunisation programmes. Reproductive health services, nutrition care and support for managing chronic conditions were interrupted in more than 40 percent of countries.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 12, 2021 14:20 UTC