March 28, 2020

Seventy four cases of Covid-19 confirmed

By Newsroom

As of the morning of Saturday, 28th March, 2020 the Ministry of Health has reported the following:

Number of samples submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing for COVID-19 487

Number of samples which have tested positive 74

Number of deaths 2

Number of persons discharged 1

Of the total number of positive cases,49 of these positive cases came from the group of nationals who recently returned from a cruise:

· 46 positive cases from the group of 68 nationals who returned from the cruise together

· 3 positive cases from the group of nationals who returned from the same cruise separately from the other 68 nationals.

The Ministry of Health reminds the public that placing your hands on your face increases the risk of contracting the virus. The virus can transfer from your hands to your nose and mouth, and then enter your body. Protect yourself by washing your hands often with soap and water or by using an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, if soap and water are not available.

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