Dr. Roger Radix Office

10/06/2020

it has been weeks since we have had a new conformed case of Covid 19 in Grenada. Is this good news? Well I guess it is and the Covid Team is doing good work. I guess the people of Grenada also has to be congratulated for the part they have played in keeping us free of new cases.

But are we out of the woods? I don't think so and I wonder if we are really lucky to have so few confirmed cases at present. The general view is that things are back to normal and anything goes. We need to reopen the economy so the buses are back and there is going to be some compromise with our social distancing.

But even the cars I have noticed are being packed and are not obeying the advice of the Covid team at a time that we are looking to reopen our airport, more Grenadian workers and stranded businessmen are returning from abroad and some parts of the school system and other parts of the economy are opening up.

All this is bad enough but the persistent Civil Rights demonstrations in the United States and indeed all over the world demands that we have to increase our reliance on good luck if Grenada is to remain safe. Well it's either that or we have to return to the basic Covid guidelines which we know so well.

10/06/2020

02/05/2020

We continue to thank the people of Grenada who have battled the Covid 19 by keeping to the recommendations from the Ministry of health. Those of you who have not done your part, you know who you are, think of your relatives especially the senior ones and your friends and neighbours.

Doctor's office is now open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (8.00am to 12.00 noon) by appointment only. Please call for an appointment and information on our new location at Old Fort, St. Georges. which has convenient parking.

Appointments are arranged to achieve only one patient at a time at the new office. House call are available for seniors who are not mobile. Call 4402080, 4409069 or 4061919 for more information. All patients and visitors must wear a mask.

Thank you

09/04/2020

A friend of mine was concerned that Grenada police were pulling over cars to suggest that the two occupants should not both be in the front seat. In some cases they were married and the police may not have shown discretion as we would expect that they would be even closer at home. Nevertheless, maybe the police thought that the couple should be setting a better example to others, because the Covid19 regulations demand that only one passenger or driver per seat row.

The issue of safety here was social distancing, which indicates that there should be at least six feet between persons. Now, not many cars will allow six feet between passengers or between passenger and driver, but we do the best we can. The next best thing is to have face masks or coverings. If a person is coughing, then they should wear a facial mask. However, the general public are now all being asked to wear masks when they leave home.

I remember having this discussion before when we were hit with other respiratory viruses, which are spread by droplets when people cough or sneeze. The question is really to explain the difference between airborne infection where the virus lingers in the air, and droplet infection which can only infect persons nearby. In my mind, there is no clear boundary between the two and it is safer to be safe than sorry. "Hope for the best but prepare for the worst."

My advice: STAY HOME if you can but if you have to go out please observe social distancing and wear a mask.

03/04/2020

Our Minister of Health was on the National Radio and TV 30 minutes ago to let us know that the confirmed total number of Covid19 cases in Grenada is now 12.

Community transmission has occurred, as a local taxi driver who did not travel, is now positive for the virus. Some of us are only convinced when the evidence is close to home. Well the time has arrived. Some might say it is already too late but it is never too late.

Let us be serious about social distancing. There is time for Carnival and social proximity but that time is not now. This is the time for regular hand washing, social distancing and responsible action.

If we do not do our part now, then our senior friends, our parents and grandparents will pay the highest toll. Think about it: are the lives of those who sacrificed for us, now worth more than a party or a picnic? Do we really need the police to get us to behave?

31/03/2020

Covid 19 is creating history all over the globe. Here in Grenada a small island in the Caribbean which I call home, I have been looking and waiting for the virus to reach us, Like a dream or a movie it has finally reached us and many of us adults are acting like children. we refuse to respond to the Ministry of Health's request for social distancing and seem to ignore the fact that we already have 9 cases on the Island.My posts are my way of dealing with the Novel Coronavirus and Covid 19

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26/03/2020

Thank you to all you friends

26/03/2020

(Part 2 of last post)
We we go shopping, we should use a supermarket, shop or gas station with security guards and which looks peaceful. If things look disorganized or disorderly then move to another shop. People are anxious and sometimes get angry, its human nature, so look for another place or wait to see if things clear up. Remember to shop with clean hands and maintain social distancing.

It is always a good idea to get some canned food as well as fresh or frozen foods but this depends on your kitchen facilities and meal plan. When you get home your work is not
yet done, you need to wash your hands, get your food out of the carry bags. Wash or discard the bags. Finally wash your shopping clothes, hang then in the sun and have a shower.

26/03/2020

We are out of fairyland. This is not a dream. We now have 6 confirmed cases in Grenada. This is not business as usual sadly we are in the real world, the world of Covid 19. So what are we going to do ? the answer is not difficult. If you can then stay at home.

If you must go out then you are part of the essential services or you need to get essential supplies. If you are essential services then you should already have a plan and if you need essential supplies then you need to make a plan.

Start making your list of supplies (we don't want to forget anything) and if possible plan for two weeks. It may be difficult to plan for more and it may not be wise to plan for less. Unfortunately when we are locked in and anxious we will tend to eat more, so we may also need to have a meal plan.

The youngest responsible adult member of the household, (provided that they are in good general health), is a likely pick to going to the supermarket or shop. If you have private transport then that can be used. If not, is there a nearby shop that you can walk to?

My advice is to eave public transport as a last resort but If you have to use it then a mask may be a good idea. In any case look for a bus who is obeying the new loading regulations that helps to obtain social distancing.
(See part 2 of post coming next)

26/03/2020

We have now entered a limited State of Emergency and Grenada was forced to do what many countries have done. Our people seem to have taken the Covid 19 too lightly and the Government has decided that we cannot have "business as usual".

It is difficult to be locked down but the invisible enemy is upon us and we are at war. It is not too late to turn things around. The supermarkets, banks and buses have began to highlight the social distancing and hand washing that the Ministry of Health has advised, we have no choice so let us do our part.

Unfortunately things will get worse before it gets better and we have maybe three months to go, so let us do our best to encourage and support our friends and neighbours. We are all in this together. Some of us will not survive but by God's grace most of us will and Grenada is sure to recover as we did after hurricanes Janet and Ivan.