Tobago has confirmed their first case of the Covi-19 virus. The following is a statement from Councillor, Tracy Davidson-Celestine, Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development.

“At 5.30 p.m. today, March 23 rd , 2020, the first positive case of COVID-19 was recorded in Tobago. The individual, who is a resident of Trinidad, arrived in Tobago on an international flight on Wednesday 18 th March, 2020. In keeping with the Division’s protocols, immediately upon disembarking, the individual was screened by the Port Health Authorities at the ANR Robinson International Airport. 

The individual was immediately placed in one of our secured quarantine facilities for a planned period of fourteen (14) days. Five days later, on March 22 nd , 2020, the individual developed symptoms and was admitted to the Scarborough General Hospital. A sample was taken and rushed to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) laboratory to be tested for COVID-19, which has since returned positive. 

Given that the individual is unwell, the person will be transferred to Trinidad to undergo additional treatment, as per established protocols. It is important to note that the remaining persons at the Division’s quarantine facilities remain in
good health and continue to be monitored twice daily.”