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In an attempt to control the presence of vectors in some densely populated areas, the Ministry of Health has assumed the mandate of fogging in sections of Region Four.In fact, according to Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud,wholesale jerseys, since the 2005 floods which left a number of East Coast Demerara communities inundated for several days, the Health Ministry has opted to start earnestly supporting vector control efforts in the Region. With specific cycles of fogging,NFL Jerseys Outlet From China, one of which recently started, Dr. Persaud said that the aim is to get the task done before the rainy season steps in. This has, however, become quite an unpredictable task, he noted.“It is very difficult with the very bizarre weather patterns we see these days. Usually we would not fog when it is raining because it makes very little sense to fog and then there is a big shower. Usually we would have to wait 24 hours for the place to dry off before we are able to resume.”Precautionary measures are taken, he disclosed, to ensure that water supplies are not contaminated since several persons are known to collect rain water. “So we really don’t want to fog when it is raining because it can wash off into people’s domestic water supplies…”He assured that the chemical used by the Ministry to conduct the fogging exercise is really not potent enough to cause harm to residents. The chemical is formulated in an oil-base so that it remains on the surface of water.Nevertheless, the public is usually reminded of the precautions to be taken ahead of each fogging cycle,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, Dr. Persaud said.“We advise residents of what measures to take such as protecting all foods, covering water supplies and so on during the actual fogging exercise…if you have pets you should also ensure that they are indoors,wholesale jerseys china,” he noted.Additionally, persons who may be sensitive to certain chemicals should seek to leave the location of fogging for a little while to prevent any possible adverse side effects. Any potential impact of the chemical used is reduced in a short while since according to Dr. Persaud “it doesn’t take long for the chemicals to dissipate from the environment.”Recent fogging works by the Ministry commenced in the vicinity of Providence, East Bank Demerara, and are expected to culminate in the more heavily populated areas of the East Coast of Demerara, Dr. Persaud said. Sections of Georgetown will also benefit from this exercise, he noted, adding that the Ministry usually collaborates with the Georgetown Municipality to undertake such works in the capital city.“The City Council would usually get involved once we get to the perimeters and the wards of the city and they would usually provide some staff…We have all the equipment and provide most of the chemicals needed but it is an ongoing exercise that is really demanding at times.”It is expected that fogging works in the designated areas will be completed by early next month. However, there are plans to extend the exercise to the Diamond, East Bank Demerara, area since, according to Dr. Persaud,NFL Jerseys Cheap, the population volume there has reached peri-urban status.Also,Cheap Authentic Jerseys, there are foreseen plans to include the West Demerara area which is known to have heavily-dense residential areas that are currently developing,Authentic NFL Jerseys Wholesale China, Dr. Persaud said.“We intend to work with the local sanitary authority such as the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and the Regions to try and put some programmes in place,” he added. |
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