According to the Ministry of Health 76 persons have now been infected with the Covid-19 virus.

In a statement they said: “As part of the national drive to safeguard the health of the Trinidad and Tobago population in the face of the global COVID-19 outbreak, the Ministry of Health continues to provide up-to-date information on the country’s status in this regard. 

As of the afternoon of Saturday, 28th March, 2020 the Ministry reports the following:

Number of samples submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing for COVID-19 – 500

Number of samples which have tested positive – 76 

Number of deaths – 3

Number of persons discharged- 1

Of the total number of positive cases, 49 of these positive cases came from the group of nationals who recently returned from a cruise:

• 46 positive cases from the group of 68 nationals who returned from the cruise together
• 3 positive cases from the group of nationals who returned from the same cruise separately from the other 68 nationals.

The Ministry of Health reminds the public to cover all coughs and sneezes with a tissue to prevent the spread of germs from person to person. When finished, please throw all used tissues in the trash and wash your hands immediately after. You can also cough or sneeze into your elbow. This helps prevent respiratory droplets from spreading to those in close contact with you.”