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REAL NEWS: Following allegations, by concerned relatives, of an infestation of bedbugs at the Fiennes Institute, an official source has confirmed that these reports are, indeed, true.<\/p>

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Worse, the official says, senior citizens who are bedridden are being ravaged not only by the bedbugs \u2013 but staff believe they are being bitten by roaches, as well.<\/p>\n

The official tells REAL News that Management of the Government\u2019s old-age care home tried to address the problem by calling in the Central Board of Health, and some fumigation of the premises was done.<\/p>

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However, the problem has not been corrected and the infestation continues.<\/p>

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The official believes the spraying exercise was inadequate because the disabled residents cannot be easily moved and, so, the exterminator was unable to get to the source of the infestation.<\/p>\n

In addition, the person says, urine is known to attract vermin and mattresses might not be changed as often as they should.<\/p>

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However, the greater blame is being laid on the Ministry of Health for failing to provide \u201cthe right kind\u201d of cleaning supplies and in enough quantity.<\/p>\n

Reportedly, even bleach is provided in insufficient quantity \u2013 \u201cless than you would use in your house,\u201d the source says \u2013 forcing cleaners to \u201cstretch the supply to make it last\u201d or Management to buy items from their own pockets.<\/p>

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\u201cSo the place might be cleaned, but it isn\u2019t cleaned properly\u2026like an institution should be,\u201d the person charges.<\/p>

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Asked whether Minister of Health Sir Molwyn Joseph is aware of the situation, the official was dismissive, saying that the staff and residents of The Fiennes are \u201ctoo low on the totem pole to matter\u201d to the Minister.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut this is not right,\u201d the source says. \u201cThis should not be happening. Our old people deserve better treatment than this.\u201d<\/p>\n

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REAL NEWS: Following allegations, by concerned relatives, of an infestation of bedbugs at the Fiennes Institute, an official source has confirmed that these reports are, indeed, true. 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