April 12 update

Ministry of Health, Port of Spain – 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 morning of Sunday April 12th, 2020, the Ministry reports the following:

1,110  =  Number of samples submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing for COVID-19

113  =  Number of samples which have tested positive 

8  =  Number of deaths 

12  =  Number of persons discharged

The Ministry of Health provides the following update:

*  One additional person has tested positive for COVID-19—Pending epidemiological investigation.

Of the total number of positive cases, 52 of these positive cases came from the group of nationals who recently returned from a cruise:

*  49 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 that COVID-19 can be spread by touching surfaces that are contaminated with the novel coronavirus. It is important to regularly sanitise commonly touched surfaces (e.g. table-tops, handrails, doorknobs and trolleys).  If dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to sanitisation.  A simple solution of 1/3 cup of household bleach to one gallon of water is quite effective.

Source: CARICOM TODAY