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Covid-19 Progression in Mauritius
Official Updates
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Title
Ill effects of tobacco: Info Clip Competition rewards six young people
September 03 2020
First edition of Walking Football competition launched
September 02 2020
Prime Minister pays tribute to former Indian President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee
September 02 2020
MV Wakashio: Solidarity Grant of Rs 10,200 to those affected by the oil spill
September 01 2020
COVID-19: Mauritius to reopen borders in three phases
September 01 2020
MRA seizes cannabis and MDMA at the Parcel Post Office
August 31 2020
Trou d’Eau Douce region declared as a Restricted Zone for fishing
August 31 2020
MV Wakashio: Appropriate containment and mitigation actions taken, says PM
August 31 2020
MV Wakashio: Environmental monitoring of terrestrial and marine resources
August 28 2020
Grand finale of Zenes Montre To Talan Depi Lakaz rewards young Mauritian
August 28 2020
Concerted efforts will promote financial integrity for all, says Minister Seeruttun
August 28 2020
Service Excellence: Workmen’s Group receives Certificates of Achievement
August 28 2020
MV Wakashio: Distribution of food supplies to 400 Fishermen
August 27 2020
Financial Services: Sharing of best practices on Suspicious Transaction Reporting
August 26 2020
MV Wakashio: A Court of investigation to be set up
August 26 2020
MV Wakashio: UN Recovery Fund to help minimise the impact of oil spill
August 26 2020
MV Wakashio
August 26 2020
Awareness session on the provisions of the National Women’s Council Act (2016)
August 24 2020
Decaen Flyover closed to traffic as from 25 August 2020 for repair works
August 24 2020
MV Wakashio: Media representatives witness ongoing clean-up operations
August 24 2020
Père Laval pilgrimage: Prime Minister effects site visit in Sainte-Croix
August 24 2020
A group of 18 Temporary Prison Officers take oath of allegiance
August 21 2020
Fishermen Registration Cards presented to 26 Fishermen
August 20 2020
E-Platform launched to facilitate submission of claims regarding loss caused by MV Wakashio
August 20 2020
Education: Reception celebrates the achievement of HSC 2019 Laureates
August 20 2020
Promotion of entrepreneurship in green and sustainable agri-business activities
August 20 2020
New Cancer Hospital: Donation of Rs 25 million for purchase of equipment
August 20 2020
Work synergy with all stakeholders key to implement Social Housing projects
August 20 2020
Recovery Fund to be set up by the UN to support Mauritian Fishermen
August 20 2020
Blood transfusion is vital in saving lives, says Minister Jagutpal
August 19 2020
Coastal Surveillance Radar System implemented across eight NCG Stations
August 18 2020
COVID-19 lab at SSR International Airport to effect PCR tests on arriving passengers
August 18 2020
Government committed to rethink Mauritian tourism and its future, states DPM Obeegadoo
August 18 2020
India assists Mauritius in dealing with marine environmental emergency
August 17 2020
Prime Minister chairs first Task Force meeting on Père Laval pilgrimage
August 17 2020
SADC Day: Member States called upon to team up for post Covid-19 situation
August 17 2020
Young Mauritians of Expo 2020 Dubai drawing and painting contest rewarded
August 17 2020
Wrecking of MV Wakashio:The worse is behind us, states DPM
August 17 2020
SME Schemes amounting Rs 3.9 million to support 67 local entrepreneurs
August 14 2020
NEF:Women empowered to become home-based entrepreneurs
August 14 2020
Local author portrays African youth as the prime resource for Africa’s progress
August 14 2020
MV Wakashio:Only 166 tonnes of fuel oil left to be pumped out, says PM
August 13 2020
Cooperative Credit Unions sensitised on anti-money laundering
August 13 2020
SADC Council of Ministers gears up for the 40th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government
August 12 2020
SADC Council of Ministers gear up for the 40th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government
August 12 2020
Health Sector Strategic Plan 2020-2024 to address health challenges, says PM
August 12 2020
Richelieu Open Prison:Fencing works to be completed by June 2021
August 12 2020
Mauritian Sign Language The live broadcasting of one news bulletin being examined
August 12 2020
MV Wakashio:Daily progress reports submitted by salvage master says, Minister Maudhoo
August 11 2020
Public Service Officers benefit from week-long health screening activities
August 11 2020
Safe City : 2 761 Intelligent Video Surveillance cameras already installed
August 11 2020
Cultural Heritage ‘Kaya, ant sime lamizer ek sime lalimier’ book launch
August 11 2020
Covid-19 pandemic:IOC donates medical equipment to Mauritius
August 11 2020
MV Wakashio:Site visit effected by President Roopun at the Blue Bay Marine Park
August 11 2020
Athletes and National Sports Federations familiarised on two new schemes
August 10 2020
Government is taking necessary actions to contain oil spill from MV Wakashio
August 07 2020
Finals of Zenes Montre To Talan Depi Lakaz 2020 set for 12 August 2020
August 07 2020
World Breastfeeding Week 2020 raises awareness among Mauritian youth on the importance of breastfeeding
August 07 2020
Cooperative sector: Inauguration of La Flora Superette
August 06 2020
Covid-19: Japan grants 300 million Japanese Yen to Mauritius
August 06 2020
Finance Bill 2020 to ensure the economic recovery of Mauritius, says Dr Padayachy
August 05 2020
Enquiries by Ministry of Fisheries and the Police to determine exact circumstances to MV Wakashio being grounded at Pointe D’Esny
August 04 2020
Technopark at Baladirou: Construction works expected to start by mid October 2020
August 04 2020
Eastern High Security Prison: Actions initiated to ensure effectiveness of CCTV system
August 04 2020
NPF will honor its obligations towards its beneficiaries, states Minister Daureeawoo
August 04 2020
Enquiries by Ministry of Fisheries and the Police to determine exact circumstances to MV Wakashio being grounded at Pointe
August 04 2020
MoU signed for greater synergy between MCCF and AMB
August 03 2020
Grounding of MV Wakashio at Pointe D’Esny: salvage team and first tug, PSV Standford Hawk, in Mauritius
August 03 2020
China donates another batch of medical equipment to Mauritius
July 31 2020
E-Inauguration of the new Supreme Court Building
July 30 2020
Climate change: Review of Nationally determined contributions of Mauritius
July 30 2020
Climate change Review of Nationally determined contributions of Mauritius
July 30 2020
Need for exports to restart for a sustained economic recovery, insists PM Jugnauth
July 30 2020
Senior Police Officers sensitised on principles of non-discrimination
July 29 2020
World Hepatitis Day: Government aims to trace, eradicate and eliminate Hepatitis in Mauritius, states Health Minister
July 29 2020
World Hepatitis Day Government aims to trace, eradicate and eliminate Hepatitis in Mauritius, states Health Minister
July 29 2020
Covid-19: MIC to make its first disbursements to companies in financial distress
July 28 2020
Fight against climate change : EU a privileged partner of Mauritius
July 27 2020
Mauritius receives a loan of 300 million Euros from AFD
July 28 2020
Tourism: Many risks and opportunities linked to the reopening of Mauritius’s borders
July 27 2020
Fight against climate change EU:a privileged partner of Mauritius
July 27 2020
Mauritius to strengthen vigilance to safeguard its financial hub against illicit purposes
July 27 2020
Covid-19: Mauritius receives medical supplies from the UAE government
July 27 2020
Planting of mangroves for the protection of coastal regions
July 27 2020
171st Annual general meeting of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry
July 23 2020
Reception hosted to honour 2019 Higher School Certificate laureates
July 23 2020
President Roopun hosts reception to honour 2019 Higher School Certificate laureates
July 23 2020
China donates medical supplies to Mauritius
July 23 2020
MoU provides for training and social integration of detainees
July 23 2020
Some Rs 69 million injected in emergency drain works at Plaine Magnien
July 23 2020
Population urged to go for more physical activities
July 23 2020
Australia will continue to support Mauritius in developing the blue economy
July 22 2020
Adoption of a new strategy to open Mauritius to the world
July 22 2020
The fight against the drug scourge is one Government’s priorities for a safer society
July 21 2020
Social Housing: 99 units to be completed in September 2020 in Chebel
July 21 2020
Drain project: Minister Hurreeram effects site visit at Ste Croix
July 16 2020
ELCA opens its second office on Information Technology in Mauritius
July 17 2020
World Heritage List: 14th anniversary of the inscription of Aapravasi Ghat
July 16 2020
FAREI: Mini exhibition focuses on agro-processing to promote a sustainable agro-industry
July 16 2020
Drain project: Minister Hurreram effects site visit at Ste Croix
July 16 2020
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2021-09-24
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Covid cases FALL after schools reopen despite autumn surge concerns - Daily Mail
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2021-09-24
Latest coronavirus infection rates in Greater Manchester - as cases fall in seven boroughs - Manchester Evening News
2021-09-24
Joe McCarron: Donegal man persuaded to leave hospital by anti-vaxxers passes away - Sunday World
2021-09-24
Cosmetic procedure industry is like the ‘wild west’, say campaigners - The Guardian
2021-09-24
Cornwall's special Covid status expected to end in October - BBC News
2021-09-24
COVID-19: Hospital admissions projected to fall everywhere in UK apart from Scotland, latest models show - Sky News
2021-09-24
Margaret Keenan: First UK person to get the Pfizer jab gets booster - BBC News
2021-09-24
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2021-09-24
New figures show how many Covid patients in Wales' hospitals have been vaccinated - Wales Online
2021-09-24
B12 deficiency symptoms: Three signs low B12 has caused ‘irreversible’ damage in your feet - Daily Express
2021-09-24
Legionella bacteria found in water supply at hospital - STV News
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Heartwarming moment four-year-old girl who beat leukaemia rings hospital bell - Daily Mail
2021-09-24
Northamptonshire: Schools in Covid hotspots bringing back masks - BBC News
2021-09-24
Paracetamol 'can harm unborn child' | News - The Times
2021-09-24
Man died after downing 1.5 litre bottle of Coca Cola in 10 minutes, doctors claim - Daily Mail
2021-09-24
Desperation, misinformation: how the ivermectin craze spread across the world - The Guardian
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COVID-19
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The outbreak was first identified in the city of Wuhan, Hubei, China in December 2019, and was recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020.
World Statistics
Active:
587,963,087
Recovered:
558,968,256
Fatalities:
6,434,436
COVID-19 Symptoms
People may be sick with the virus for 1 to 14 days before developing symptoms. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. More rarely, the disease can be serious and even fatal. Older people, and people with other medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), may be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill.
Common symptoms associated:
- Dry Cough
82%
- Fever
83%
- Fatigue
43%
- Shortness of Breath
31%
Severe/Emergency Symptoms:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
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COVID-19 Prevention
At this time, there is no vaccine for COVID-19 or any natural health products that are authorized to protect against it. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
Protect Yourself:
- Wash your hands often
- Avoid close contact with others
- Isolate yourself if you have early syptoms
- Clean & Disinfect touched surfaces daily
- Avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose
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~4hrs
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