As of the morning of Thursday, 26^th March, 2020 the Ministry reports the following:  

• Number of samples submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing for COVID-19 = 407
• Number of samples which have tested positive = 61
• Number of deaths = 1

  The sixty-first (61) case has a recent travel history.   Forty-four (44) of these positive cases came from the group of nationals who recently returned from a cruise, (41 from the group of 68 nationals who returned together and three additional persons, who were also on the cruise, but returned to Trinidad and Tobago separately, from the other 68).   The Ministry of Health urges members of the public to stay at home if ill. If you have a high temperature or a continuous cough, please remain indoors and contact your nearest health facility. If ill at home, practice self-isolation from other members of your family as much as possible. Do not share common household items. This is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19 from person to person.