Ministry of Health Increases its Testing Capacity for Infectious Diseases

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has increased it’s testing capacity for infectious diseases.

This with the commissioning of a COVID-19 PCR Lab at the Glendon Hospital in St John’s.

The lab was funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, while technical support has been provided by Public Health England.

Minister for Health the Honourable Charles Kirnon says the new facility, goes beyond just testing for COVID-19.

Radio Montserrat (ZJB) · Hon. Charles Kirnon on Covid Testing Facility

Minister for Health the Honourable Charles Kirnon

Senior Medical Technologist Kimona Daniel-Bourne says an important aspect of the project was the training she received along with her staff.

Radio Montserrat (ZJB) · Kimona Daniel Bourne on Training in Testing Facility

Senior Medical Technologist Kimona Daniel-Bourne