COVID-19 pandemic in Grenada
The COVID-19 pandemic in Grenada is part of the ongoing global viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which was confirmed to have reached Grenada on March 22, 2020. Despite lockdowns and social distancing protocols, it appeared to have reached the level of community spread within one month.[4]
| COVID-19 pandemic in Grenada | |
|---|---|
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| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Location | Grenada |
| Arrival date | 16 March 2020 (3 years, 8 months and 2 days) |
| Confirmed cases | 21 [1] |
| Recovered | 14[2] |
Deaths | 0 [3] |
On 22 March, the country's first case ("Patient Zero") was announced, a 50-year-old female patient who returned from the United Kingdom on March 16 and became sick on March 17, and was officially diagnosed on March 21.[5]
On 25 March, the government pushed a policy of restricted movement and nightly curfew.[6]
On 1 April, one new case announced—a 58-year-old male who arrived on a flight from New York City on March 19[7]
On 6 April, government renewed curfew/lockdown for another two weeks (through April 20). Tests were now being done at St. George's University.[8]
COVID-19 Pandemic In Grenada Media
Shopping Lines in St. George's, Grenada during the COVID-19 pandemic
References
- ↑ GIS (2 May 2020). COVID-19 Update Hon. Nickolas Steele May 2nd 2020. https://www.facebook.com/GISgrenada/videos/980038612413695/. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ↑ Ministry of Health (29 April 2020). Grenada's current #COVID19 statistics as of Tuesday, May 12, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/HealthGrenada/videos/557772965137453/. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ↑ GIS (18 April 2020). No COVID-19 Deaths For Grenada. https://www.facebook.com/GISgrenada/videos/656116784938227. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ↑ GIS (22 April 2020). Statement by Dr. George Mitchell. https://www.facebook.com/GISgrenada/photos/rpp.1886973244861393/3216033878621983/?type=3&theater. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ Wong, Melissa (22 March 2020). "Grenada records first COVID-19 case". loopnewsbarbados. Archived from the original on 23 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- ↑ Government Information Service of Grenada (GIS) (25 March 2020). Emergency Powers (COVID-19) Regulations, 2020 - Closure Of Businesses And Expectations. https://www.facebook.com/GISgrenada/posts/3186531441572227. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ↑ Steele, Nickolas (1 April 2020). GRENADA RECORDS ONE MORE LABORATORY CONFIRMED CASE OF COVID-19. https://www.mgovernance.net/moh/grenada-records-one-more-laboratory-confirmed-case-covid-19. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ↑ Straker, Linda (6 April 2020). Curfew continues; Covid-19 test can be done on island. https://www.nowgrenada.com/2020/04/curfew-continues-covid-19-test-can-be-done-on-island/. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
