The Covid-19 death toll has risen to 185 as the Ministry of Health reported six new fatalities in its update this afternoon.

Meanwhile an additional 235 cases have been recorded.

There were 24 new hospital admissions over the last 24 hours, with 264 patients in the parallel healthcare system and 2,154 others in home isolation.

A total of 51,283 people have been vaccinated to date.

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.