One new case of Omicron reported – TT now has 12

The Ministry of Health has confirmed one additional case of the COVID-19 Omicron Variant.

The case is a national who returned from Pakistan via Qatar and Miami.

According to a release from the MoH on Friday evening, the person provided a negative PCR test (which was taken 72-hours prior to arrival).

As a result of the positive COVID-19 result, the patient has been isolated and will remain in isolation until the enhanced discharge criteria for persons with COVID-19 Variants of Concern is achieved.

Contacts of this persons have also been quarantined.

This brings Trinidad and Tobago’s total number of confirmed Omicron cases to 12.