June 8, 2021

COVID UPDATE: Ten Deaths, 280 New Cases, 432 Recoveries

By Newsroom

Ten Covid-19 deaths are reported by the Health Ministry today, in addition to 280 new cases.

Active cases remain below 10,000 at 9,833, of which there are a total of 450 patients across the parallel healthcare system.

Over the last 24 hours, a total of 432 people recovered from the virus.

A total of 129,437 people have been vaccinated for Covid-19 with one dose, while another 3,489 have been fully inoculated with two shots.

Members of the public are reminded that they must adhere to the ‘New Normal’ recommendations and take the following personal health measures to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19:

–Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when you go out in public

–Keep your distance from others (6 feet)

–Stay home if you are ill

–Clean then sanitize surfaces (e.g. tabletops, door knobs and cell phones)

–Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer

-Cough into a tissue or into the crook of your elbow

-Avoid touching your face

 If you or a loved one develops symptoms of COVID19, please call the hotline 877-WELL or 800- WELL (9355) for further guidance. If the person is severely ill, call the 811 (emergency hotline) or call ahead to the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest hospital for help and go in immediately.

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