FOUR (4) persons have been discharged and THREE (3) new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Tobago in the last 24 hours.
This brings the total number of active COVID-19 cases on the Island to NINETY-NINE (99).
The following is the clinical update for Tobago as at 20th May, 2021, 10:00pm:
- Number of discharges = 4
- Number of new cases = 3
- Number of active COVID-19 cases = 99
- Number of overall samples submitted to the Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA) and other local sites to test for COVID-19 = 5226
- Number of overall samples that tested positive for COVID-19 = 357
- Overall number of deaths = 6
The public is reminded to practice all preventative and safety measures, which include:
- GET VACCINATED!
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when you go out in public
- Cover your cough or sneeze with your flexed elbow, or with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
- Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.
- Stay at home when you are sick and call the hotline at 800-HEAL (4325).
- Practice physical distancing (6 feet away from persons).
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces (door handles, cell phones etc.)
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