Two more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in T&T.
The following is a statement by the Ministry of Health.
As part of the national drive to safeguard the health of the Trinidad and Tobago population in the face of the global COVID-19 outbreak, the Ministry of Health continues to provide up-to-date information on the country’s status in this regard.
As of the afternoon of Sunday, 29th March, 2020 the Ministry reports the following:
Number of samples submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing for COVID-19 525
Number of samples which have tested positive 78
Number of deaths 3
Number of persons discharged 1
The Ministry of Health provides the following update:
· Two additional positive cases have been confirmed.
o First confirmed case – close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
o Second confirmed case – pending epidemiological investigation.
Of the total number of positive cases, 49 of these positive cases came from the group of nationals who recently returned from a cruise:
· 46 positive cases from the group of 68 nationals who returned from the cruise together
· 3 positive cases from the group of nationals who returned from the same cruise separately from the other 68 nationals.
The Ministry of Health reminds the public that placing your hands on your face increases the risk of contracting the virus. The virus can transfer from your hands to your nose and mouth, and then enter your body. Protect yourself by washing your hands often with soap and water or by using an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, if soap and water are not available.