Rising Covid Cases Won’t Hinder Events, Min. Says

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A rise in COVID-19 cases should not hamper scheduled events.

Berthony McDermott reports why Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg is saying so.

Despite a gradual rise in COVID-19 cases, Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg says scheduled events should continue as planned.

This as the Ministry of Health and Wellness recently granted approval for Bahamas Carnival to have a road march this month.

The Ministry of Health reported 37 new cases on Saturday and 16 on Sunday.

The road march is permitted to have up to 500 people and is slated for May 21st from 8am to 2pm.

The announcement followed a bubble carnival event back in November which was the first carnival event held since the pandemic began.

As this event will no doubt draw large crowds, Bowleg was asked if there is concern that it could be a super spreader event. He remarks that he would not necessarily say there is no concern but he understands that there are measures in place.