Sensitization Session on COVID-19 Held at Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 5, 2020 (DBSKN) — Federation’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Hazel Laws, and the National Disaster Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Abdias Samuel, on Tuesday March 3 held a sensitisation session on COVID-19 with management and staff at the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Key Takeaways

The session was aimed at providing management and staff with first-hand information about COVID-19 and how to protect themselves, their families, and the organisation.

Development Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Lenworth Harris, welcomed the guests and emphasized the importance of getting accurate information about the virus.

Session Details

The sensitisation session took place in the banking hall at the head office on the corner of Church Street and Central Street in Basseterre, starting at 3:00 pm and lasting for over one and a half hours.

Management and staff from the head office and branch office in Nevis attended the session, which included a presentation by Dr Hazel Laws, the Chief Medical Officer, and a discussion with the National Disaster Coordinator, Mr Abdias Samuel.

Quotes

“It is important for us as individuals to understand a little bit about this virus because in so doing, you will be empowered to protect yourselves, your families and your organisation,” observed Dr Laws.

“We will be rolling out some community outreach programmes and I am appealing to you to support the groups,” said Mr Samuel. “We are going to have the Red Cross, NEMA volunteers, community workers and other volunteers in the communities coming to ensure that everybody gets the message.”

Conclusion

The sensitisation session aimed to educate management and staff on the importance of COVID-19 preparedness and response, and the need to spread accurate information about the virus.

FAQs

Q: What is the current risk level of COVID-19 in the Federation?

A: According to Dr Hazel Laws, the Chief Medical Officer, the risk of the virus for the Federation is high.

Q: How can I protect myself from COVID-19?

A: According to Dr Hazel Laws, it is important for individuals to understand a little bit about the virus, including how to protect themselves, their families, and their organisation.

Q: What is NEMA doing to reduce hysteria and panic?

A: According to Mr Abdias Samuel, the National Disaster Coordinator, NEMA is trying to do its best to reduce hysteria and panic by providing accurate information about the virus and supporting community outreach programmes.