January 21, 2022

T&T Hits New Daily Record With 1,259 Covid-19 Cases

By Newsroom

One day after hitting a new record for the highest number of Covid-19 infections reported over a 24 hour span, Trinidad and Tobago has surpassed that figure once more with 1,259 new cases reported on Friday.

Meanwhile, an infant boy and a young woman are among 22 new Covid-19 fatalities reported by the Ministry of Health in its Covid-19 update.

Active cases have now peaked at 18,034 while hospitalizations are at 586,  of which 85% are unvaccinated people.

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.

 

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