The Ministry of Health is advising the population that the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) informed the Ministry today, Saturday 26th February 2022, of the first detected case of the Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 in Trinidad and Tobago. The BA.2 is one type of the Omicron Variant of Concern (VOC) in circulation in the world and, therefore, is not considered to be a new variant. The Ministry states the person had no history of recent travel and no known contact with recent travellers. This case is still under epidemiological investigation. As a result of the positive COVID-19 result, the patient was isolated and will remain in isolation until the discharge criteria for persons with COVID-19 Variants of Concern are met. Additionally, contacts of the positive Omicron COVID-19 case are quarantined. The presence of the BA.2 Omicron sub-lineage was confirmed via gene sequencing at the CARPHA laboratory. The Ministry is reminding the population of the importance of being vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as soon as possible. Additionally, members of the public are reminded to follow all of the recommended personal health protective measures, even if they are fully vaccinated. Experts are worried that the Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 could see a devastating surge in infections and deaths around the world just as the Pandemic appears to be retreating. Eric Feigl-Ding, a Harvard-trained Epidemiologist, who was among the first researchers to sound the alarm about the seriousness of COVID-19, wrote that the subvariant — BA.2 — is “seriously bad news.” “Even the World Health Organization is getting very concerned about the BA.2 variant outcompeting and displacing old Omicron,” he wrote on social media. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited (Paria) said in an update on Saturday (26th February 2022) that the operation is continuing with respect to the four (4) missing LMCS Limited contractors following an incident on Friday afternoon. The contractors went missing while conducting an underwater maintenance exercise at #36 Sealine Riser on Berth #6 at Paria, Pointe-a-Pierre on Friday 25th February 2022. WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR:
Paria notes that LMCS Limited is a service company contracted by Paria with over thirty (30) years of experience in engineering design, procurement, marine construction, and land construction services, inclusive of diving-related underwater services and marine logistics support. Paria states that the divers who were engaged in this operation are all certified and have a total of over thirty (30) years' experience among them. According to Paria, “The immediate response to the incident included the mobilization of experienced rescue teams to work with Paria in their efforts to search for the missing men whilst ensuring the safety of the personnel present.” Paria added, “Operational scenarios were risk assessed and implemented and included the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and other technology. The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard and other subject matter experts were in support of this operation. All stakeholders continue to work assiduously in this support of this activity.” Paria said it has also engaged the counselling service provider PEAPSL to be on standby to support families and employees. Paria will work with LMCS Limited to address this situation. Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Stuart Young, visited Paria on Saturday and said in a social media post, “I am at Paria's facilities where I have received a briefing on what may have taken place leading up to the accident with the underwater divers and the current operations underway. I am now going to meet with the families of the missing divers. Our prayers remain with all involved.” This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Saturday 26th February 2022) that there are 432 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus nine (9) additional deaths. T&T’s total active positive cases is currently at 21,596. The number of new cases represents a 32.29% decrease in reported cases from yesterday.
There have been 15,385 new cases and 213 deaths so far in the month of February. The Ministry reported 638 new cases yesterday plus five (5) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has increased to 3,617. As of 25th February 2022, 243 deaths were fully vaccinated persons while 2,975 deaths were not fully vaccinated. 390 deaths were recorded prior to 24th May 2021 (date at which the first group of vaccinated persons became fully vaccinated). A total of 702,682 persons have been fully vaccinated, representing 50.2% of the population. Meanwhile, 697,318 persons are not fully vaccinated (only received a first dose or no doses), representing 49.8% of the population. 134,873 persons in total have taken a booster shot. Based on data from 22nd July 2021 - 25th February 2022, 2,663 patients in the parallel healthcare system (Hospitals and step-down facilities) are fully vaccinated, representing 16.8%, while 13,177 are not fully vaccinated, representing 83.2%. The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during a 5-day period between 21st - 25th February 2022 and not the last twenty-four (24) hours. The Ministry also notes that there are currently 296 COVID-19 positive patients in total being treated at Hospitals and step-down facilities. Ten (10) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and eleven (11) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. The Ministry of Health is advising the public that the current stock of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines will expire on Monday (28th February 2022). Thus, from Tuesday 1st March 2022, there will be a temporary suspension of the administration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines pending the arrival of a new batch of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines in the coming week. Sinopharm and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines will continue to be administered.
Members of the public who are eighteen (18) years of age and older, and are not pregnant, can continue to access both the Sinopharm, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines at all designated vaccination locations, for first, second and booster doses. The Ministry notes that any COVID-19 vaccine which has received World Health Organization (WHO) approval (Emergency Use Listing) may be used as a booster for any other approved COVID-19 vaccine. The public is reminded that:
Thus, COVID-19 vaccination for persons in categories 1 and 2 listed above will be suspended until the new stock of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines become available. The Ministry says it will continue to update the population on this matter, as required. For accurate and up to date information on the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, please visit the COVID-19 page of the Ministry’s website at www.health.gov.tt/covid-19 or the Ministry's social media pages. The Ministry of Health held a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Saturday 26th February 2022) to update the public on the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. Below are the key points discussed today, courtesy of TTT Live Online: - The Ministry of Health will temporarily suspend the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Programme from Tuesday 1st March 2022, and stock will be pulled back from the system. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh said this is because the current stock is due to expire on Monday 28th February 2022. The 260,000 doses of the expired Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines will be incinerated. - Minister Deyalsingh confirmed that a shipment of 75,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines is expected to arrive in T&T the following week, after which the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Programme will resume. - The COVID-19 Booster Programme continues with the other brands of vaccines (Sinopharm, Johnson & Johnson, etc). The Health Minister said about 1,000 people are receiving their COVID-19 boosters per day. However, he lamented the slow pace of the COVID-19 Vaccination Drive in Schools. So far, only thirty-eight (38) students have received the vaccine under this Drive. - In answering a question on the operations at Safe Zone Carnival events, the Health Minister reminded that:
If you missed the Press Conference, you can watch it below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: TTT Live Online]
Pictured Above: A photo allegedly taken of the five (5) divers before they went into the water. UPDATE 2: Paria said on Saturday that the operation is continuing for the search of the missing divers. UPDATE: Below are some additional information we have learned about this tragic incident so far:
On Friday (25th February 2022), private contractors from LMCS Limited were conducting an underwater maintenance exercise at the No. 36 Sealine Riser on Berth #6 at Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited, Pointe-a-Pierre. A Media Release from Paria states that during the exercise, “an incident occurred which resulted in the loss of sight of the five (5) member team who were being monitored from shore. The cause and extent are still being determined.” According to reports, the divers went missing around 3pm on Friday afternoon. Paria said that Incident Management Protocols were immediately triggered, in accordance with established standards. “At the time of issuing this statement, one member of the team has been found, and is currently in a stable condition at the San Fernando [General] Hospital.” Further rescue efforts are currently underway with the support of the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG). This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Health will be hosting a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Saturday 26th February 2022) to update the public about the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Ministry reported 638 new cases yesterday along with five (5) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has reached 3,608. There have been 14,953 new cases and 204 deaths so far in the month of February. Watch the live stream of the Press Conference below when it begins at 11am, courtesy of TTT.
This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) announced last night (Friday 25th February 2022) that Prime Minister Keith Rowley arrived home after attending the Sixth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Doha, Qatar.
The Prime Minister’s flight from St. Lucia was delayed yesterday evening, forcing the cancellation of his scheduled 6pm Press Conference at the VIP Lounge, Piarco International Airport. There is no word on when he will hold another Press Conference. Prime Minister Rowley departed for Doha, Qatar on 18th February 2022 to participate in the Sixth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Stuart Young, accompanied the Prime Minister to the Forum.
UPDATE (6pm): Please be advised that the Prime Minister’s Press Conference scheduled for 6pm has been cancelled as his flight out of St. Lucia has been delayed indefinitely.
Prime Minister Keith Rowley will be hosting a Press Conference at 6pm this evening (Friday 25th February 2022) at the VIP Lounge, Piarco International Airport. Today’s Press Conference was announced by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) this morning.
Prime Minister Rowley departed for Doha, Qatar on 18th February 2022 to participate in the Sixth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Watch the live stream of the Press Conference below when it begins at 6pm, courtesy of TTT.
This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Friday 25th February 2022) that there are 638 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus five (5) additional deaths. T&T’s total active positive cases is currently at 21,384.
The number of new cases represents a 2.45% decrease in reported cases from yesterday. This is the third consecutive day in which cases have crossed 600. There have been 14,953 new cases and 204 deaths so far in the month of February. The Ministry reported 654 new cases yesterday plus seven (7) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has increased to 3,608. As of 16th February 2022, 230 deaths were fully vaccinated persons while 2,924 deaths were not fully vaccinated. 390 deaths were recorded prior to 24th May 2021 (date at which the first group of vaccinated persons became fully vaccinated). A total of 702,255 persons have been fully vaccinated, representing 50.2% of the population. Meanwhile, 697,745 persons are not fully vaccinated (only received a first dose or no doses), representing 49.8% of the population. 133,771 persons in total have taken a booster shot. Based on data from 22nd July 2021 - 2nd February 2022, 2,543 patients in the parallel healthcare system (Hospitals and step-down facilities) are fully vaccinated, representing 16.5%, while 12,860 are not fully vaccinated, representing 83.5%. The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during a 5-day period between 20th - 24th February 2022 and not the last twenty-four (24) hours. The Ministry also notes that there are currently 305 COVID-19 positive patients in total being treated at Hospitals and step-down facilities. Eleven (11) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and eight (8) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. |
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