STAEMENT: The Ministry of Health & Wellness is aware of reports circulating on social media surrounding the death of an individual who purportedly passed away from a food borne illness.
The reports allege that a male died as a result of consuming food from a local eatery. The Ministry as per usual protocol has commenced an investigation regarding the reported case.
The public is reminded that the Ministry of Health & Wellness can only address clinical aspects of the case as matters concerning environmental regulations and sanitation requirements at business places falls under the remit of the Ministry of Environmental Health & Natural Resources.
The Ministry of Health & Wellness will provide updates on its findings as necessary.
