54 New COVID-19 Positive Cases Detected

PUP Fort George Area Rep Rt.Hon.Said Musa has stepped down from electoral national politics.Due to factors of his health and well-being,the minister issued a statement that he will immediately step aside for new potential candidates to run for Fort George Division.

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One Dead And One Injured in Shooting

Crime

September 8, 2020

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Initial reports suggest that Ricky Miguel and Talia Westby were in a vehicle on Fabers Road Extension where they got shot. Miguel was shot to the body, while Westby was shot to the leg. Ricky Miguel died from his gunshot wounds while Talia Westby is listed in a stable condition at the KHMH

16th COVID-19 Death And 46 New Cases

September 8, 2020

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46 NEW CASES, 13 RECOVERED AND ONE ADDITIONAL DEATH

COVID-19 Update

This is our data for today.

A total of 262 samples were processed today.

A total of 46 samples are reactive for SARS CoV2 with the preliminary breakdown as follows:

Corozal – 7 (5 Patchakan, 2 Caledonia)

Orange Walk District – 6 (2 Chan Pine Ridge, 2 OW Town, 1 Trial Farm, 1 San Felipe)

Belize District – 12 (1 San Pedro, 5 Caye Caulker, 6 City)

Cayo District – 20 (4 Belmopan, 7 San Jose Succotz, 4 San Ignacio, 4 Santa Elena, 1 Benque Viejo)

Toledo District – 1 in Punta Gorda.

We have 13 recovered cases.

We have one more death to report, this is in a male in his late 70s who died at the Northern Regional Hospital earlier today.

Currently, there is one male intubated at the KHMH’s ICU, he is in his 30’s.

Please continue to remain safe

Murder in the City

Crime

September 7, 2020

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MURDER IN BELIZE CITy,Saint Martin de Porres

Sometime around 11:30 on Mckay Boulevard in Saint Martin area,25 years old Dellin Dougal was apparently along with his partner at their residence when a couple men went to the gateway of their home to ask for cigarettes and fonto.Dougal informed the men he did not sell fonto.The men proceeded to go in the yard,but was stoped by Dellin girlfriend at the stairway.The men then pulled out a gun and shot at Dellin,fatally wounding him.The attackers fled from the scene.Dellin later died from his gunshot injuries.Police are investigating this latest murder in the city.

Woman Shot in Santa Elena Town.

Crime

September 7, 2020

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26-year-old Debby Clark was shot twice to the left arm and once to the shoulder. Initial investigation reveals a gunman fired at her house, just before 7 p.m. Clark is currently in stable condition at the hospital. Police are investigating.

67 New COVID-19 cases Detected

September 7, 2020

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67 new COVID-19 cases confirmed 09-06-2020

“COVID-19 UPDATE”

This is our data for today.

A total of 180 samples processed with 67 new positive cases.

The preliminary breakdown is as follows:

Corozal District : 1 (Patchakan)

Orange Walk District: 50 (10 OW Town, 26 San Felipe, 1 Trinidad, 1 San Jose, 1 San Jose Palmar, 2 August Pine Ridge, 3 Blue Creek, 1 San Lázaro, 3 Trial Farm, 1 Guinea Grass, 1 from Belize City)

Belize District: 10 (5 SP, 4 Caye Caulker, 1 Ladyville)

Cayo District: 6 (6 Belmopan)

We recovered 15 cases.

We acknowledge all the support we continue to get but have to continue to reiterate that we require further community engagement if we are to flatten any curve as the numbers in some communities continue to increase.

Stay safe all.”

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Off Duty Officer Shot

Crime

September 6, 2020

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Officer Wilbert Chi attached to the Burglary Unit, Precinct 1 and a resident of # 49 Kelly Street in Belize City; was shot whilst driving his black Meilun Motorbike without having a license Plate on Ebony Street proceeding in the direction of Sarstoon Street,and around 45 feet from the junction of Ebony Street and Lakeview Street, several shots had been fired in his direction causing his injuries. He received gunshot injuries to the hand and foot. Chi was taken to the KHMH where he was treated and his injuries were sorted as not life threatening. Police are looking for the shooter.

Two Men Stabbed in Belize City

Crime

September 6, 2020

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Two-Men-Stabbed-in-Belize-city-26-year-old-Ledwin-Dixon,and-31-year-old

On Sunday evening police visited the KHMH where they witnessed 31 year older Darwin Hernandez, suffering from chop wounds to his left lower arm and the 26 year old Ledwin Dixon with stab injuries to his body.

Preliminary investigation shown that close to 9:00pm Hernandez and Dixon started to argue, which escalated into a fight on Freetown Street and Hunters Lane wherein both men inflicted stab wounds to one another. Both men had been admitted in stable condition at KHMH. Police are looking into the matter.

Charged for Hosting A Large Party With COVID-19 Persons

September 6, 2020

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Police will charge a total of 20 people who were engaged in an unlawful hosted party at Aloe Vera Street on Friday night in Belize City. Three of the persons that was at the gathering was tested positive for COVID-19, and as the law declares, these individuals should have been in isolation. All 20 persons at the party was placed under quarantine due to being exposed to the Covid-19 subjects.

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