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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, wishes to advise the general public that, as part of its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations in the following areas, commencing at 5:00 p.m. daily on the island of Saint Vincent.

Monday, 27th September 2021 – Owia, Petit Bordel and Stubbs

Tuesday, 28th September 2021 – Owia & Chapmans

Thursday, 30th September 2021 – Arnos Vale, Barrouallie, Calder Ridge, Glamorgan, Point, Rose Bank and Dark View

Please take note of the following:

• Home and business owners in the named areas are reminded to keep their windows and doors open to allow the fog to take effect.
• Motorists are kindly asked to take precautions.
• Persons who are suffering from any respiratory illnesses are kindly asked to take the necessary precautionary measures.
• Residents are also encouraged to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes in their yard and to protect themselves from mosquito bites during the day.
• Please note adverse weather conditions can affect fogging operations.

SOURCE: Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment