The Ministry of Health has announced that as of the morning of Sunday, 22nd March 2020, 298 samples have been tested for the Covid-19 virus and 50 samples have returned positive.

It should be noted that 40 of these positive cases came from the group of nationals who recently returned from a cruise. The fact remains that all positive COVID-19 cases, thus far, have been imported.

The public is also urged to take the following personal hygiene measures to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19: 

· Wash your hands properly with soap and water
o Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if water and soap are not available
· Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
o Dispose of tissue immediately after using
o Cough and sneeze into the crook of your elbow if you do not have a tissue
· Avoid touching your face
· Sanitize hard surfaces (e.g. tabletops, handrails, doorknobs and trolleys) as often as possible.
· Avoid close contact with people who have flu-like symptoms
· Stay home if you are ill