Health Officials on High Alert for Impetigo Cases Despite Decline – Eye Witness Newsplay-Sharp-fillHide Picture

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IMPETIGO CASES IN THE DECLINE | The Bahama Journal - Jones Communications Network

By: Makeira Tucker  Journal Staff Writer  The number of cases of impetigo, the highly contagious skin infection that causes itching and is quite unsightly which caused schools in the country to close temporarily has now decreased tremendously, according to the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Michael Darville. He reported the news to the media during a press conference at the Office of The Prime Minister Thursday morning. “This morning, as a…

New impetigo cases on decline

THE number of newly reported impetigo cases has declined significantly, with health officials recording just seven new infections this week in New Providence and Grand Bahama, according to Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville.