The amount of confirmed cases of Covid-19 virus cases remains at 60 in Trinidad and Tobago. The Ministry of Health said that as of this afternoon, Wednesday, 25th March, 2020, 370 samples were submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing.

“Forty-four (44) of these positive cases came from the group of nationals who recently returned from a cruise, (41 from the group of 68 nationals who returned together and 3 additional persons, who were also on the cruise, but returned to Trinidad and Tobago separately, from the other 68).”

The Ministry of Health urges the public to continue to wash your hands regularly with soap and water or thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub if soap and water are not available.
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

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

Dispose of tissue immediately after using

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. table tops, handrails, doorknobs and trolleys) as often as possible.

Avoid close contact with people who have flu-like symptoms.

Practice social distancing.

Maintain at least 2 metres (6 feet) distance between yourself and others, especially anyone who is coughing or showing signs of illness

Stay home if you are ill