As mentioned during today’s Press Conference (Tuesday 26th January 2021) by the Minister of Education, Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, the Ministry has published the official Guidelines for the physical re-opening of schools. The 30-page document is very detailed and the Ministry notes that the Guidelines for physical re-opening of schools should be carefully adhered to. “Schools should make a practice of repeating the safety guidelines multiple times during the school day as a reminder to staff and students of the protocols to be kept.” In its introduction to the Guidelines, the Ministry states, “The COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) has created a ‘New Normal’ to which schools must conform. As schools across the globe gradually reopen, the practices to conform to the ‘New Normal’ are varied based on the dynamics that exist in various countries.” In the Trinidad and Tobago context, the UNESCO Framework for Reopening Schools April 2020, the Ministry of Health’s Reopening Guidelines for Businesses, Facilities and Institutions (May 2020) and Operating Schools During Covid-19: Centre for Disease Control (CDC) School Considerations (December 2020) were used to develop these guidelines. These guidelines will be used in collaboration with the Ministry of Health’s Reopening Guidelines for Schools. Operations of Primary and Secondary Schools: Term II 2020/2021 Term II 2020/2021 began virtually on 4th January 2021 for all students. As such, the Guidelines for remote learning used in Term I 2020/2021 continue to be in effect. On 8th February 2021, students at secondary schools who are preparing to write the CSEC/CAPE 2021 Examinations, are scheduled to resume face-to-face sessions for Practicals, School Based Assessments (SBAs) and Internal Assessments (IAs). Implementation of face-to-face classes will begin on a phased basis, with the first phase being limited to students of Forms 4, 5 and 6, beginning 8th February 2021. Guidelines specific to this are as follows: Secondary School
Primary School Implementation of face-to-face classes for primary school will begin on the second phase with Standard 5 students only, which is scheduled at the start of Term 3, 12th April 2021.
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The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Tuesday 26th January 2021) that there are six (6) additional COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago. This represents a 64.71% decrease in reported cases from yesterday.
The Ministry reported seventeen (17) cases yesterday. The country’s death toll currently stands at 134. T&T’s confirmed cases now rises to 7,496, with 304 being active cases. A total of 7,058 patients have recovered from the virus to date. The Ministry states that of the six (6) new positive cases, one (1) is a recently repatriated person. Further, the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period 23rd - 25th January 2021 and not the last 24 hours. In its latest update, the Ministry notes that six (6) persons have been discharged from public health facilities and there have been nineteen (19) recovered community cases. Recovered community cases refer to persons who were previously COVID-19 positive and in self-isolation at home, and subsequently met the discharge criteria and were released from self-isolation. The Ministry also notes that there are currently thirty-nine (39) COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals:
Among the patients at Couva, three (3) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). There are also currently six (6) COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. Minister of Education, Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, held a Press Conference at 2pm this afternoon (Tuesday 26th January 2021) to discuss the physical re-opening of schools for the academic year 2020 - 2021. Below are the key points discussed today, courtesy of TTT Live Online: - Secondary schools will re-open on 8th February 2021 for Forms 4-6 students ONLY. A hybrid system will be utilised for these students which will include the continuation of online classes and students reporting to school to complete SBAs/Practicals/Internal Assessments. There will be physical classes for Forms 4 - 6 students only where absolutely necessary. - Primary schools will re-open for Standard 5 students ONLY on 12th April 2021. Substitute teachers will be assigned to schools to supervise and ensure health protocols are followed. - ALL Students must wear uniforms when attending physical classes. They must also wear masks, sanitise regularly, and be subjected to temperature checks. - A 6-feet distance must be maintained in teaching spaces. - No assemblies/congregations at schools. - There will be staggered breaks. Students will be allowed to eat at their desks. - Sharing of materials (books, stationery, snacks, sanitizers) is prohibited. - Normal school hours will be maintained. - Parents must inform teachers/Principals if their child displays flu-like symptoms at home, or have been identified as primary contacts of a COVID-positive person. - Schools must have a designated quarantine area for students exhibiting flu-like symptoms. These students will be picked up. - An Education District Health Unit has been established in each school district to facilitate the physical re-opening of schools. Each Unit will comprise one (1) doctor and fourteen (14) nurses. The Unit is responsible for ensuring that COVID-19 protocols are followed at schools. - A cleaning regime will be in place for all schools. The Ministry of Education will be engaging MTS in this regard. Watch the Press Conference below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: TTT Live Online]
At a Press Conference this afternoon (Tuesday 26th January 2021), Minister of Education, Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly announced that secondary schools will re-open for Forms 4 - 6 students only, on 8th February 2021. A hybrid system will be utilized, incorporating both online and physical classes. Students will be required to report to school for completion of their SBAs and physical classes will only take place when absolutely necessary. Schools must have a designated quarantine area for students exhibiting flu-like symptoms. The following criteria will apply:
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At a Press Conference this afternoon (Tuesday 26th January 2021), Minister of Education, Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly announced that Standard 5 students are to physically return to school on 12th April 2021. The Minister noted that substitute teachers will be assigned to schools to ensure protocols are followed. Schools must have a designated quarantine area for students exhibiting flu-like symptoms. The following criteria will apply:
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UPDATE: Minister Gadsby-Dolly announced today that Standard 5 students will return to primary schools on 12th April 2021 and students in Forms 4 - 6 will return to secondary schools on 8th February 2021. You can catch up on everything discussed here. Minister of Education, Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly will host a Press Conference at 2pm this afternoon (Tuesday 26th January 2021) to discuss the physical re-opening of schools in some capacity on 8th February 2021. Despite many social media comments from parents stating that they will not be sending their children to school, should schools physically re-open soon, it appears the Government is going ahead with its plan for some students to return to school. We will know for sure what the Government intends to do at this afternoon’s Press Conference. Minister Gadsby-Dolly along with the Minister of Health, Terrence Deyalsingh, and senior representatives from both Ministries met last week Thursday (21st January 2021) to further discussions on the re-opening of schools. Later that same day, the Ministry of Health announced Trinidad and Tobago recorded its first case of the new COVID-19 strain (B117) from the United Kingdom. Watch the live stream of the Press Conference below when it begins at 2pm. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Officers of the Port-of-Spain Division issued 116 Fixed Penalty Notices for failure to wear a face mask, in accordance with the Public Health Ordinance Regulations.
Between 10am and 4pm on 23rd January 2021, members of the Port-of-Spain Task Force conducted a roving road check exercise during which fifty (50) Public Health Fixed Penalty Notices were issued. Additionally, between 6pm and 10pm, members of the Port-of-Spain Task Force also conducted a roving road check exercise, where thirty-eight (38) Public Health Fixed Penalty Notices were issued. A roving stop-and-search exercise was also carried out at several locations in the Woodbrook Police district during the period 7:30pm and 11pm, where attention was paid to businesses, restaurants and bars with regard to COVID-19 protocols. Officers issued twenty-eight (28) Fixed Penalty Notices for failure to wear a face mask and several persons were cautioned about the COVID-19 Regulations and Guidelines. The exercises were coordinated by W/ACP Beverly Rodriguez, spearheaded by Snr/Supt Terrence Nobbee, Asp Cumberbatch, supervised by Sgt Alexander, Cpl Modeste, Cpl Thomas, Cpl Duncan and WPC Waterman. The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Monday 25th January 2021) that there are seventeen (17) additional COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago. This represents a 54.55% increase in reported cases from yesterday.
The Ministry reported eleven (11) cases yesterday. The country’s death toll currently stands at 134. T&T’s confirmed cases now rises to 7,490 with 323 being active cases. A total of 7,033 patients have recovered from the virus to date. The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period 22nd - 25th January 2021 and not the last 24 hours. In its latest update, the Ministry notes that one (1) person has been discharged from public health facilities and there have been seventeen (17) recovered community cases. Recovered community cases refer to persons who were previously COVID-19 positive and in self-isolation at home, and subsequently met the discharge criteria and were released from self-isolation. The Ministry also notes that there are currently forty (40) COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals:
Among the patients at Couva, two (2) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). There are also currently seven (7) COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), more than 100 persons were detained when Police raided a ‘Zesser party’ at the Residence Night Club at One Woodbrook Place, St. James, on Sunday night (24th January 2021). All the patrons, the manager, and employees of the establishment will be charged by summons for breaches of the Public Health Ordinance Regulations. The TTPS outlined the charges which will be laid, as follows:
Ninety-six (96) persons will be charged in accordance with Section 3(1) (a), and eight (8) persons under Section 4 (1) (d). Three (3) Venezuelan women who are in the country illegally, were also detained and will be handed over to the Immigration authorities. Further investigations are continuing. A Media Release from the TTPS noted that the prequel to this raid started on Friday night (22nd January 2021) when Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, having been notified of a party being held, gave certain instructions to the Western Division Police. Three (3) Police Officers responded around Midnight and knocked on the front door of the Residence. Before the door was opened, all the patrons escaped through the back door. On Sunday night, the CoP was again alerted to a party at the Residence where more than 100 persons had gathered. This time, Commissioner Griffith spoke with acting Senior Supt Kelvern Thompson, head of the Western Division. The CoP said a proper exercise was co-ordinated where both the front and back entrances were blocked by Police Officers. Police entered the establishment and detained all the patrons, most of whom live in upscale areas of North Trinidad. There were several foreigners and children of well-known families. The party was shut down. Most of the patrons were placed in the Detention Bus and taken to the St. James Police Station. The majority of those detained will be charged by way of summons. In response to social media critics that the TTPS was only raiding ‘Zesser parties,’ Commissioner Griffith says that in recent times, that has not been the case. “As you would have seen, we raided the Passage to Asia compound where a function was in progress and where 71 persons were charged for failing to wear a mask and for gathering in numbers exceeding 10. Once I receive the information, I will act and I really want to thank the public for their assistance over the past weeks. I want to assure you, no matter where you live and your status in life, you cannot find sanctuary for wrong doing. Because of information sent to me and the quick response of the TTPS, several planned parties were aborted and monies refunded from these so-called Virtual Fetes.” The CoP says an investigation is underway to determine whether an Inspector of Police was derelict in her duties when she responded to the report of the party in progress at the Residence on Friday night. He says based on how things played out that night, the Police allowed over 100 patrons to escape through the back door without charges being laid. Sunday night’s raid was spearheaded by Sen Supt Thompson and included Supt Henry, ASP Baird, Inspector Grant, Sgt Carmona and members of the Western Division Task Force, the Special Operations Response Team (SORT), and the Canine Branch. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
According to Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the announcement on Friday (22nd January 2021) of a new process for citizens to apply for exemptions is a clear admission by the Minister of National Security that he has failed the people of Trinidad and Tobago with his poorly conceived exemption process. In a Facebook post following the Minister’s announcement, Persad-Bissessar noted for ten (10) months the Minister neglected the cries of innocent citizens, leaving them in turmoil due to his “politics before people” approach. She goes on to say, “The question on everyone's minds is simply - why did it take Minister Young 10 months to introduce this new process? During that time he left thousands of nationals on their own preventing them from returning home.” Persad-Bissessar promises on Wednesday 27th January 2021 the Opposition United National Congress (UNC) will ”hold Stuart Young accountable on behalf of the thousands of citizens whose lives have been ruined by his negligence.” This refers to the motion of ‘No Confidence’ which was filed against Minister Young recently by Persad-Bissessar. See the Opposition Leader’s full statement below: Why did it take 10 months for Stuart Young to revise the exemption process? |
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