August 23, 2020

Total Number Of COVID-19 Cases Crosses 1,000 Mark As 44 More Test Positive

By Newsroom

The Ministry of Health provides the following update:

Forty-four (44) additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19.

-Thirty six (36) additional persons tested positive – Trinidad

-Eight (8) additional persons tested positive – Tobago

In its evening update (August 23), the Ministry said the 44 positive cases reported show results from samples taken during the period August 14th to August 22nd, 2020 and is not representative of the positive cases over the last 24 hours only.

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 COVID-19, 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.

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