Source: World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization
Country: Dominica
HIGHLIGHTS
-The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has reported 13 confirmed deaths
-360 people are staying in 7 different shelters across 5 communities.
-Event-based surveillance and verification of signals has been employed by the surveillance team with support from PAHO/WHO and CARPHA
-Most of the country lacks access to water, and there are concerns over water-borne diseases.
-Only Petite Savanne health center remains closed. The other 51 health facilities, including 3 hospitals, are operational.
-PAHO/WHO’s Director arrived in Dominica on Sunday, 7 September, and visited Grand Bay shelters to assess needs and evaluate environmental health conditions.