Thirteen new Covid-19 cases including one from Tobago have been reported by the Health Ministry in its update for today.

This takes the number of active cases to 275, with a total of 7,286 on record as of today.

The Ministry says the 13 new cases are from samples taken between January 9th to January 11th.

Meanwhile, of the 7,286 Covid-19 cases recorded since March 12th, a total of 6,886 of those patients have already fully recovered from the virus.

Over the past 24 hours alone, the Ministry recorded 20 recoveries from the virus. There are currently 275 active cases, with 25 patients in hospital and 226 others in self isolation. 

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.