Bedbug Fears Spread to La Clery Health Centre After Betty Wells Relocation, Staff Threaten Sickout
Fresh concerns are emerging over a possible bedbug problem at the La Clery Wellness Centre, just days after services from the Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic were redirected there following an infestation crisis at the original facility. Information circulating among healthcare workers and social media groups on Friday suggested that staff at the La Clery facility […] The post Bedbug Fears Spread to La Clery Health Centre After Betty Wells Relocation, Staff Threaten Sickout appeared first on Saint Lucia Daily Post.
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Fresh concerns are emerging over a possible bedbug problem at the La Clery Wellness Centre, just days after services from the Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic were redirected there following an infestation crisis at the original facility.
Information circulating among healthcare workers and social media groups on Friday suggested that staff at the La Clery facility may now also be encountering bedbugs, raising fears that the issue could be spreading despite ongoing containment efforts by health authorities.
A screenshot shared widely online, and obtained by Saint Lucia Daily Post, appears to show discussions among individuals alleging the presence of bugs at the La Clery Wellness Centre. One message claimed that staff were “planning to sick out” amid growing frustration and concern over working conditions.
The development comes against the backdrop of the ongoing bedbug situation at the Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic, which forced health officials to temporarily relocate services to the La Clery facility as part of efforts to maintain patient care while deep cleaning and treatment exercises were undertaken.
While there has been no official confirmation from the Ministry of Health regarding a bedbug infestation at La Clery, the reports have intensified anxiety among both healthcare workers and patients, particularly as the public health system attempts to stabilize operations following the Betty Wells disruption.
The allegations have also sparked concern online, with some members of the public questioning whether sufficient preventative measures were implemented before transferring services and equipment from Betty Wells to the La Clery facility.
Healthcare workers have increasingly voiced concerns over workplace safety and sanitation standards in recent days, with some reportedly seeking guidance from union representatives on the way forward if conditions deteriorate further.
The latest reports threaten to deepen an already sensitive public health issue that has drawn widespread national attention following Health Minister Moses Jn Baptiste’s recent comments outlining the Ministry’s response to the Betty Wells infestation.
Saint Lucia Daily Post understands that health officials are aware of the circulating claims. However, up to the time of publication, no formal statement had been issued confirming or denying the alleged presence of bedbugs at the La Clery Wellness Centre.
Patients seeking services at the facility are meanwhile being urged to remain calm as authorities assess the situation.
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