I’ll be publishing a weekly snapshot showing the reported number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the Caribbean. The April 10 snapshot can be found here. Things to note: I define the Caribbean as member and associate member states of CARICOM. The focus is on reported confirmed cases only. However, the number of reported confirmed cases do not…
Read More COVID-19 vs The Caribbean: Confirmed Cases as at April 17 2020It it is critical for members of the public to heed the advice (and instructions) of regional governments and health authorities: Self isolation, sheltering in place, avoiding close contact, regular washing of hands, covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, and avoid touching your face if your hands are not clean. These steps…
Read More COVID-19 vs CARICOM: Number of Physicians Per CapitaDozens of cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed across CARICOM and the wider Caribbean over the last few weeks. In this post, I look at and compare the numbers – as at March 21 2020 – for CARICOM countries. I also look at and compare the numbers Per Capita (per 100,000 persons). The first chart…
Read More COVID-19 Across CARICOM As At March 21 2020Countries with larger populations do not always equate to higher murder rates. While searching for crime statistics for Barbados I came across the Royal Barbados Police Force 2013 Annual Report. Listed on Page 33 was a “Crimes Against The Person” table. The table lists totals for several crimes, including murder, from 2009 to 2013. I…
Read More Caribbean Murder Rates 2013CNN has an interactive guide to viewing the solar eclipse. Based on their map, the closer you are to their “blue line,” the higher the chances of you seeing a total eclipse. 75 and 90% chance of seeing a total eclipse: The Bahamas Turks and Caicos Islands Dominican Republic British Virgin Islands Montserrat 50 to…
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