The volunteer team at Utila Search and Rescue has been working hard to help their neighbors on the island of Utila off the coast of Honduras. Residents have been asked to stay in their homes as much as possible during the threat of the spread of the coronavirus. So this organization has been receiving donations from near and far to purchase groceries and supplies to deliver to as many people as possible. This way they do not have to go to the stores and can reduce contact with others .
Amid all the current fear, worry and panic in the world today, I thought you might need to see some smiling faces.
Up until now, there have been no confirmed cases of the virus on Utila. All tests have returned negative. But the residents are extremely anxious saying, if we get it here, we don’t have the medical personnel, equipment and supplies to handle it.
All cargo arriving on the island from the mainland is being sanitized before being unloaded. The Utila Dream ferry has stopped all passenger and transport services until further notice. The Search and Rescue team is also watching the waters day and night and turning away any vessels coming toward the island. Everything possible is being done to keep the island isolated from the pandemic.
The islanders can be very proud and thankful to have the volunteers of Utila Search and Rescue working so hard on their behalf.
Rural Honduras 