Medical Officer of the Health Ministry, Dr. Sharon Belmar-George, provided health guidelines and precautions to the public while they enjoy this year’s St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival.
She reminds the public to apply mosquito repellents to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes, use sunscreen, hats, drink plenty of water and reduce alcohol consumption in an effort to reduce the possibility of heat stroke.
Dr. George further advises the public continue monitoring and implementing source reduction techniques in an around their home to prevent the breeding of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
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