The Tobago Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection will discontinue the weekly Tobago COVID-19 reports. According to Assemblyman Dr. Faith B.Yisrael, Secretary of Health, Wellness and Social Protection, the move comes as the COVID-19 virus continues to transition worldwide, from the pandemic stage to the endemic stage, and as Tobago continues to record relatively low and stable numbers of new COVID-19 infections.

The measure will come into effect from next Monday January 09.

According to B.Israel:

“Up to this point, Tobago has done considerably well with the management of COVID-19. Despite the fact that COVID-19 has brought so much hurt to our lives, I am thankful that we are at this stage of getting relatively low levels of infection on the Island. Even though we are discontinuing these public reports, I encourage everyone to remain vigilant!

The virus is still with us but with lower levels of infection. Continue washing and sanitising your hands and frequently touched surfaces; follow the rules of mask wearing at health facilities; and physical distance where necessary. Most importantly, if you are ill, stay at home and call the COVID-19 hotline or your healthcare provider. These simple actions will not only protect you or your loved ones from contracting the COVID-19 virus but also Influenza and other similar viruses.”