Reblogged KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica may be facing its first case of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. The Ministry of Health announced in a release today that a suspected imported case of the chikungunya virus has been detected through its “heightened surveillance system”. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kevin Harvey says the case is of an individual … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Jamaica has first suspected Chikungunya virus case
According to Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It can cause high fever, join and muscle pain, and headache. Chikungunya does not often result in death, but the joint pain may last for months or years and may … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Caribbean countries with confirmed cases of Chikungunya virus
via Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean - Yahoo News. SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic (AP) — They suffer searing headaches, a burning fever and so much pain in their joints they can barely walk or use their hands. It's like having a terrible flu combined with an abrupt case of arthritis. Hospitals … Continue reading Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean – Chikungunya mosquito virus
Four emerging writers from Trinidad and Tobago are among eight finalists for the much-coveted 2014 Hollick Arvon Caribbean Writers Prize, now in its second year. The formal announcement of these finalists will be made today at the media launch of the NGC Bocas Lit Fest at Nalis, Abercromby Street, Port of Spain. The Prize, administered … Continue reading Jamaican Writers: Two Jamaican writers Finalists for the 2014 Hollick Arvon Caribbean Writers Prize
Athletics - Medal count Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 9 13 7 29 2 Russian Federation 8 4 6 18 3 Jamaica 4 4 4 12 4 Great Britain 4 1 1 6 5 Ethiopia 3 1 3 7 6 Kenya 2 3 4 9 7 Germany 1 4 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Athletics Medal Count as at August 11, 2012
Medal count Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 42 29 29 100 2 People's Republic of China 38 26 21 85 3 Great Britain 28 15 18 61 4 Russian Federation 21 25 32 78 5 Republic of Korea 13 7 7 27 6 Germany 11 19 14 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Full Medal Count as at August 11, 2012
Medal count Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 41 26 27 94 2 People's Republic of China 37 25 19 81 3 Great Britain 25 15 17 57 4 Russian Federation 15 21 27 63 5 Republic of Korea 13 7 7 27 6 Germany 10 18 14 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Full Medal Count as at August 10, 2012
Medal count Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 39 25 26 90 2 People's Republic of China 37 24 19 80 3 Great Britain 25 13 14 52 4 Russian Federation 12 21 23 56 5 Republic of Korea 12 7 6 25 6 Germany 10 16 11 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Full Medal Count as at August 9, 2012
Medal count Table ViewBar View Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 People's Republic of China 35 22 19 76 2 United States of America 33 21 25 79 3 Great Britain 22 13 13 48 4 Republic of Korea 12 6 6 24 5 Russian Federation 11 19 22 52 6 France … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Full Medal Count as at August 8, 2012
Medal count Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 People's Republic of China 34 21 18 73 2 United States of America 30 19 21 70 3 Great Britain 22 13 13 48 4 Republic of Korea 12 5 6 23 5 Russian Federation 10 18 20 48 6 France 8 9 11 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Full Medal Count as at August 7, 2012
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