Spread of COVID-19 in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Current incidence in the week ending 02/05/2023: 3.8 new infections per 100,000 populationSince the beginning of the pandemic until February 5th, 2023, a total of 6,592 infected people and 46 deaths have been reported in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The total of 6,592 infected people currently represents 12.39 percent of the total population. The number of new infections during the seven days preceding February 5th, 2023, was 2, for a 7-day incidence of 3.8 cases per 100,000 population. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, this results in a mortality rate of about 0.7 percent in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 64,297 vaccine doses have been administered as of January 27th, 2023. More recent data are not yet available to WHO. There are 33,794 people who have received at least one vaccination (63.5 percent). The booster vaccination was received by 3,465 people (6.5 percent).27,000 of these are considered fully vaccinated in Saint Kitts and Nevis (= 50.8 percent).
Thus, Saint Kitts and Nevis belongrather to the lower midfield in terms of vaccination coverage. The vaccination rate is higher in 142 countries.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we update the worldwide case numbers daily. A list of all infections and deaths by country can be found on our COVID-19 virus topic page.
Weight and size
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Body height | 173 cm | 163 cm |
| BMI | 28.2 | 30.7 |
| Weight | 84.8 kg | 81.2 kg |
Child vaccinations
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Measles | 96.0% | 81.7% |
| Hepatitis B | 0.10% | 0.08% |
| DTP * | 9.60% | 8.14% |
* DTP is a combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
The number of underweight newborns is 10 percent.
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 1,000 inhabitants. The global mean here is 2.9 beds. Within the EU, 4.6 beds are available for every 1,000 residents. With about 120 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 1,000 inhabitants and in the EU is 3.57.
Spread of the Corona virus Covid19 (SARS-CoV-2)
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