There has been no new recorded cases of the COVID-19 virus in Tobago, however, the total number of active COVID-19 cases in Tobago remains at seventeen (17).
The following is the clinical update for Tobago as at 15th December 2020, 10:00pm:
- Number of new cases = 0
- Number of discharges = 0
- Number of samples submitted to the Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA) and other local sites to test for COVID-19 = 2111
- Number of samples that tested positive for COVID-19 = 139
- Number of active COVID-19 cases = 17
- Number of deaths = 2
The public is reminded to practice all preventative and safety measures, which include:
- 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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