Belize at Chetumal's Expo

San Pedro Dance Company Junior group performed in Chetumal Q. Roo for the Expo Fair the 24th October. Belize was an active participant at this year's Expofer. The Belize Tourism Board had a booth at the fair where they displayed local Belizean products and served delicious traditional Belizean food.

Hon. Manuel Heredia, Minister of Tourism, with the San Pedro Dance Company

Road Link for Ambergris Caye and Mexico

It seems that talks are still in place for a proposed road and bridges that will link Ambergris Caye and Mexico through the village of Xcalak. Here is a video report from Canal 10 Chetumal that indicates that the Mexicans are following up on the agreements signed recently. (Bare in mind that the report is in Spanish, Click on Picture Above). Read More on Ambergris Today Online on the initial agreements established between Belize and Mexico.

UPDATE on H1N1 Cases in Chetumal

News broke out last week that Quintana Roo Health Authorities reported an outbreak of H1N1 in Chetumal, and after making checks, Mexican newspapers El Diario de Yucatan and El Universal report 11 schools in Chetumal reported suspected cases of Influenza A (H1N1) and that five schools have suspended classes until June 15, 2009.

As of press time, authorities indicated that some students exhibited flu-like symptoms similar to that of the Influenza A. Quick tests that detect the virus were administered to these students but all came back negative. The closing down of the schools was just a precautionary measure to ensure the health of the students IF the cases proved to be positive.

The Ministry of Health reminds the public that precautionary measures must continue and that persons with flu like signs and symptoms must abstain from attending public gatherings. The Ministry of Health continues with its enhanced surveillance and health education.

Recent "Influenza A" Outbreak in Chetumal

Last week Quintana Roo Health Authorities reported an outbreak of H1N1 in Chetumal that affected 11 schools. A total of 24 cases were reported in this latest outbreak. One school had to be closed down. The Ministry of Health reminds the public that precautionary measures must continue and that persons with flu like signs and symptoms must abstain from attending public gatherings. The Ministry of Health continues with its enhanced surveillance and health education.
Personal hygiene reminder
The Ministry of Health reminds the general public to continue with the enhanced general hygiene personal precautions for the prevention and control of the H1N1 Virus. To date, there is still no confirmed case of H1N1 Virus in Belize. Each and every person is being asked to continue taking the necessary personal precautions which include the following:

*If anyone presents with flu-like signs and symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat), stay at home.
*If at any public gathering a person presents with these signs and symptoms he/she must be requested to leave the gathering.
*Public places must ensure that door knobs, bathroom counters and other similar surfaces be cleaned on a regular basis with disinfectant. – Press Release, Belmopan - 05 June, 2009-

Chetumal Confirms 1 Positive Case for H1N1 Flu

Mexican newspapers in the region of Quinta Roo have confirmed the appearance of the Influenza A (H1N1). Three cases have turned out positive one in each - Cancun, Carrillo Puerto and Chetumal. All three males with the infection have fully recovered from the flu. The patient in Chetumal was attended at the General Hospital of Chetumal a couple weeks back and has fully recovered from the infection and is back to normal. The diagnosis of his infection from the Influenza A came at a much later date due to all pending analysis taking place in that country.