Tests that can help determine whether the community have antibodies to the coronavirus will soon be available in Palau. The Ministry of Health (MOH) last week confirmed the arrival of rapid test kits in Palau but while most of the tests will be offered by private clinics, the results will still be validated by health officials. […]
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Palau commemorates Nurse Week
Palau is dedicating a week to commemorate the contributions of the nurses starting May 6th to the 12th with the theme “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health.” Proclamation No. 20-282 states that “Nurses’ commitment to addressing public health challenges and transforming health care to focus on health and wellness, in […]
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MOH opens COVID-19 testing to everyone
Ministry of Health announced yesterday that it has officially opened COVID-19 testing services to everyone in the community until May, 11, 2020. Anyone in the community that is having symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, or any COVID-19 and influenza-like symptoms, may call 775-3472 or 775-0084 for more information on how they can […]
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Thermal scanner donated to help with airport screenings
Assistance from Taiwan continues as Palau receives a thermal scanner courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan to help with the response to COVID-19. The equipment was originally given to the Ministry of Health, however the Ministry of Health thought the equipment will be more effective at the airport where there are more […]
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THIRTY-TWO (32) MORE TEST NEGATIVE FOR COVID-19
The Ministry of Health (MOH) continued to test more front line workers (health care workers and first responders). Thirty-two specimens were collected and tested on April 16, 2020, and all results were negative. Testing will continue the rest of April, following guidelines set by MOH. MOH continues to urge the public to practice preventive measures […]
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Palau capacity boosted by pre donated supplies
Taiwan government along with Shin Kong Hospital, Mackay Memorial Hospital and Chengpei Rotary Club District 3482 made their donation to the Belau National to help boost Palau’s emergency preparedness, especially in addressing COVID-19. The donation is the second part of a donation package that arrived this week said Ambassador Wallace Chow. The first set arrived […]