Spread of the corona virus in Saint Kitts and Nevis
By March 22nd, 2021, 44 infected persons have been reported in the country, but not yet any deaths.The first confirmed infections were reported in March 2020, which is the date of the official notification. An additional 10-14 days are calculated for noticing one's own infection, the doctor's appointment, the laboratory test and, above all, the period from the infection until the first symptoms appear.The total of 44 infected people represent 0.083% of the country's total population.
The graph shows the number of infected persons reported per calendar week.
Fatalities have not yet been reported. Due to the current corona pandemic, we update the worldwide case numbers weekly. A list of all infected and dead people by country can be found on our Corona virus topic page.
Current development
| Calendar week | Infected | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 11/2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 10/2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 06/2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 05/2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 04/2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 03/2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 01/2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 53/2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 52/2020 | 2 | 0 |
Weight and size
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Body height | 173 cm | 163 cm |
| BMI | 28.2 | 30.7 |
| Weight | 84.8 kg | 81.2 kg |
Diseases
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes * | 13.30% | 8.81% |
| Tuberculosis | 0.00% | 0.13% |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Measles | 97.0% | 85.7% |
| Hepatitis B | 0.10% | 0.09% |
| DTP * | 9.60% | 8.57% |
* DTP is a three times combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
10 percent of newborns are underweight.
Medical supplies
Medical care provided by doctors and hospitals in Saint Kitts and Nevis is below average compared to the world population. The country provides 2.3 hospital beds per 1000 inhabitants. The global mean here is 2.7 beds. Within the EU, 5.6 beds are available for every 1,000 residents. With about 133 physicians in Saint Kitts and Nevis, there are about 2.52 doctors per 1000 inhabitants. Here again the comparison: worldwide this standard is 1.50 physicians per 1000 inhabitants and in the EU even 3.57.