 COVID-19 is a new pandemic disease as declared by the World Health Organization It is transmitted directly by respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes or indirectly through rubbing the face with contaminated hands There is still no specific treatment or vaccine against COVID-19, and as such, the farming community should adhere to some special recommendations Limit the number of crew members to only essential persons Practice frequent hand washing and cleaning of all boat surfaces Limit contact with the public, keeping a safe distance between each person Limit unnecessary conversation with customers and pairs during the sale of fish Wash hands frequently with soap and run in water Or use 60-95% alcohol-based hand sanitizer until water and soap are available Sneeze and cough in a flexed elbow or into a tissue Immediately discarding the used tissue into a bin and wash hands with soap and water Or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer until soap and water is available And avoid close contact with persons having respiratory symptoms More than ever before, your important role as gatekeepers of St. Lucia's nutritional health and food security should be taken seriously When you exercise these precautions, you not only safeguard your health but also continue to allow all St. Lucia's access to freshly caught fish and other seafood Remember, it is our responsibility to ensure our nation eats fresh, St. Lucia's best