Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, ODPEM, Richard Thompson is seeking to clarify the confusion over its establishment of a Chikungunya hotline.
Yesterday, ODPEM stated that it had established a hotline to receive calls from members of the public who may themselves, family members or friends, be experiencing Chik V-like symptoms.
But that number didn’t work.
Mr. Thompson sought to explain the possible mix up last evening.
Richard Thompson, acting director general at ODPEM, speaking yesterday with Nationwide’s Abka FitzHenley.
Today, ODPEM issued a release advising the public that it was experiencing technical difficulties with the Chik V Toll Free Line-1 888 225 5637.
As a result, the public is being advised to call the following 754-9078 or 754-9077.
ODPEM says the numbers are primarily for reporting and monitoring of Chik V cases, as well as identification of possible mosquito breeding sites.
ODPEM says the National Emergency Operations Centre remains activated with hours of operation being Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30.pm.
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