March 4, 2021

Four New Covid Cases Recorded Today

By Newsroom

The Ministry of Health reports four new cases in its update for today, taking the overall number of cases on record to7,727. The number of active case has risen to 101, with 16 patients in the hospital and 76 others in self isolation. There are 472 people across the State’s quarantine facilities.

Meanwhile, after four consecutive days of recording a single Covid-19 case, the Health and Wellness Division in Tobago reported no new cases in its update today. The number of active cases on the island remains at four.

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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