Tonight, Belize has joined the rest of the world: the Ministry of Health has confirmed the presence of COVID-19. Up until last night, Belize had been among the last five counties in the world which had not seen a positive test. Well, last night, a positive was confirmed - and the Prime Minister held a special press conference this morning to make the announcement: | 7 News Belize

The press also asked the CEO to discuss the gradual return of air carriers to Belize, and the positive effect they will have on the recovery of tourism. Last night, we told you how COPA Airlines will resume services to Belize that were suspended due to the pandemic. The CEO said that recovery will get a much-needed boost with each airline company that resumes flights to Belize: | 7 News Belize

TROUBLES AT THE PRISON And, managing that surge has a lot to dod with managing the 135 cases confirmed at the Belize Central Prison. With prisoners in close quarters and the CORONAVIRUS running wild - the priority right now is to keep those infected cases out of the hospital. As we told you last night, a round of 190 rapid tests taken this week at the prison turned up with 90 positive cases. That’s almost 50% and it even surprised Dr. Manzanero: The Minister of Health has assisted the prison wit