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Considering the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago, Minister of Education, Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly said the postponement of this year’s Secondary Entrance Examination (SEA) is under consideration. The SEA Exam is currently scheduled for 10th June 2021. That date was first announced in November 2020. Standard 5 students were previously scheduled to return to physical classes on 12th April 2021 in order to prepare for the SEA Exam, however, that plan was scrapped due to the rising COVID-19 cases. Dr. Gadsby-Dolly said the issue of postponing the SEA Exam came up at a stakeholders' meeting on Thursday (April 2021), in which they discussed the best options for students. In a WhatsApp message sent to Newsday on Friday, she confirmed that the postponement was being actively considered. Dr. Gadsby-Dolly also said discussions are ongoing about the possibility of having the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Exams online. She said the Ministry is putting things in place to ensure students are well prepared for online CSEC Examinations. The Ministry is taking the steps now that will allow for that to be realised, including the provision of devices, expansion of connectivity, movement of teachers and learning the electronic platforms and, eventually, incorporating digital literacy into all aspects of the classroom and school examination. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: Newsday]
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The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Saturday 24th April 2021) that there is another unfortunate COVID-19 related death in Trinidad and Tobago, plus 105 additional cases. This represents a small 0.96% increase in reported cases from yesterday. These new patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs. The latest death is an elderly male with lung disease.
The Ministry reported 104 new cases yesterday. The country’s death toll has increased to 158. T&T’s total positive cases now jumps to 9,592, with 1,305 being active cases. A total of 8,129 patients have recovered from the virus to date. 1,061 persons are in home self-isolation and there are 223 persons in total at State quarantine facilities. A total of 30,808 persons have been vaccinated across T&T to date. The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period 21st - 23rd April 2021 and not the last 24 hours. In its latest update, the Ministry notes that nine (9) persons have been discharged from public health facilities and there have been twenty-eight (28) 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 131 COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals:
Among the patients at Couva, four (4) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and six (6) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). There are also currently eight (8) COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities - all at UWI, Debe. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. The Ministry of Health held a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Saturday 24th April 2021) 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: - Professor of Immunology, Michele Monteil, addressed the issue of the Brazilian variant spreading in T&T. The Professor indicated that this variant is more transmittable, has a more severe infection and it seems able to evade the immune system to some extent. However, Professor Monteil also stated that the AstraZeneca’s efficacy on the Brazilian variant is the same as its efficacy on the original Wuhan strain. - Professor Monteil, when answering a question concerning the continued adherence to COVID-19 Regulations, post-vaccination, indicated that until the entire population is vaccinated and Herd Immunity is achieved, all guidelines should still be followed after vaccination. The Professor stated that it takes three (3) weeks post-vaccination for a full immune response to be achieved and vaccines may decrease the chance of transmission but they do not eliminate it completely. - Minister of Health, Terrence Deyalsingh, provided an update on this country’s COVID-19 vaccination drive. Minister Deyalsingh stated that since the two (2) mass vaccination sites were opened on Thursday (22nd April 2021), daily vaccination numbers have increased to 2,932 on the day and 4,295 the day after. There are now twenty-six (26) vaccination sites across T&T and up to Friday (23rd April 2021), 29,237 persons in total have been vaccinated. - Minister Deyalsingh also warned the population to only take COVID-19 vaccines through national programs due to reports of counterfeit or unauthorized vaccines in Latin America. He also shared information about expired vaccines being re-packaged and sold to countries and reiterated that the Government of T&T is the only legitimate source of COVID-19 vaccines at this time. 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]
UPDATE 4: The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) released the following statement on Saturday 24th April 2021: The issue of a recent Level 4 Travel Advisory by the US State Department, applied to Trinidad and Tobago, has attracted considerable local attention. We must acknowledge that this same level of Advisory, “Do Not Travel”, has also been applied by the State Department to over 130 countries, developed and developing, across the world. We also recognize and respect that the United States of America, like other sovereign nations, must take measures to guide and protect its citizens during these unprecedented and unpredictable times, especially in the light of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. UPDATE 3: The United National Congress (UNC) issued the following Media Release on Friday 23rd April 2021, in response to the U.S Embassy in Port-of-Spain: MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE 2: The U.S Embassy in Port-of-Spain issued the following statement on Friday 23rd April 2021, in response to the UNC’s Media Release: The Embassy is aware of the UNC’s response to the Department of State’s travel advisory to U.S citizens. The Travel Advisory for Trinidad and Tobago is now Level 4, do not travel, due to restricted travel options put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Department’s Travel Advisories are apolitical in nature, and in no way reflect our relationship with any country or with any specific political party within a country. We recently adjusted our Travel Advisory system to give more weight to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Following this update, approximately 80% of countries worldwide have a Travel Advisory Level of 4: Do Not Travel. UPDATE: The United National Congress (UNC) issued the following Media Release on Friday 23rd April 2021: MEDIA RELEASE The United States Department of State issued a “Trinidad and Tobago Travel Advisory” on Wednesday (21st April 2021) which places T&T in a Level 4 category - “Do Not Travel.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Trinidad and Tobago due to COVID-19. See the entire Travel Advisory below: Do not travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to restricted travel options put in place to prevent COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Trinidad and Tobago due to COVID-19. There are restrictions in place on U.S. citizen entry into Trinidad and Tobago. Commercial transportation to/from Trinidad and Tobago is not available or only sporadically available. It may be difficult to enter or leave Trinidad and Tobago and travelers should expect delays entering Trinidad and Tobago and/or returning to the United States. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. Do not travel to:
Violent crime, such as murder, robbery, assault, sexual assault, home invasion, and kidnapping, is common. Gang activity, such as narcotics trafficking, is common. A significant portion of violent crime is gang-related. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local Government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. If you decide to travel to Trinidad and Tobago:
Port-of-Spain Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Port-of-Spain. U.S Government personnel are prohibited from travelling to the following areas: Laventille, Beetham, Sea Lots, Cocorite, and the interior of Queens’ Park Savannah. After dark, U.S Government personnel are prohibited from travelling to downtown Port-of-Spain, Fort George overlook, and all beaches. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: U.S Department of State]
The Ministry of Health will be hosting a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Saturday 24th April 2021) to update the public about the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago.
For the month of April (1st to 23rd), this country has recorded an astounding 1,461 new cases plus fifteen (15) unfortunate deaths. The Ministry reported 104 new cases yesterday as T&T continues to experience a surge in cases. The country’s death toll remains at 157 at this time. A total of 27,697 persons have been vaccinated across T&T to date. 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.
Police and Customs made a major discovery of high-powered guns, ammunition, and equipment during a raid at a Bond at Piarco International Airport last night (Thursday 22nd April 2021). According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), sometime around 15th March 2021, Police received information from their international partners to be on the lookout for the importation of arms and ammunition entering Trinidad and Tobago. On 20th April 2021, further information was received and a package was identified at the Bond. Two (2) days later, on 22nd April 2021, an operation was carried out at the Bond, involving Officers of the Customs and Excise Division, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), and the TTPS Crime Scene Unit. During the search of the package, the team discovered a large quantity of high-powered weapons, pistols, various assortment of ammunition, Police sirens, Police blue lights, bullet-proof vests, and magazine holders. The items seized were valued at $846,550. Investigations are continuing. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Friday 23rd April 2021) that there are 104 additional COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago. This represents a 37.72% decrease in reported cases from yesterday. These new patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs.
The Ministry reported 167 new cases yesterday. The country’s death toll remains at 157 at this time. T&T’s total positive cases now jumps to 9,487, with 1,238 being active cases. A total of 8,092 patients have recovered from the virus to date. 1,005 persons are in home self-isolation and there are 248 persons in total at State quarantine facilities. A total of 27,697 persons have been vaccinated across T&T to date. The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period 20th - 22nd April 2021 and not the last 24 hours. The Ministry also notes that there are currently 121 COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals and eight (8) patients are in step-down/transition facilities - all at UWI, Debe. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. A Media Release at 9:45am this morning (Friday 23rd April 2021) from the Communications Unit, Division of Health, Wellness And Family Development, Tobago House of Assembly (THA), states that there are three (3) new COVID-19 positive cases recorded in Tobago. This brings the total number of active COVID-19 cases on the island to thirty-six (36). One (1) person has been discharged. The following is the clinical update for Tobago as at 10pm on Thursday (22nd April 2021):
The public is reminded to practice all preventative and safety measures, which include:
If persons have flu-like symptoms, stay at home and call the COVID-19 Hotline, toll-free at 800 HEAL (800-4325). This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Health has just announced the detection of the P1 variant (Brazilian variant) in three (3) additional COVID-19 positive samples in Trinidad and Tobago. The public is urged to be extra vigilant at this time. The Ministry says this was confirmed on Thursday night (22nd April 2021) by the team at the University of the West Indies (UWI) that conducts genetic sequencing on COVID-19 positive samples. The Brazilian variant was first discovered in the country a few days ago, on 19th April 2021. That sample was taken from a COVID-19 positive patient in the Nariva/Mayaro County. In addition, the Ministry recently announced a second confirmed case of the UK variant (B117) was also discovered in T&T. The UK variant was recorded in a repatriated T&T National who came from the United States. The patient was isolated in the parallel healthcare system. Of the three (3) additional Brazilian variant cases, the Ministry says two (2) are T&T Nationals and the other is a Non-National. One (1) sample came from a person under the age of eighteen (18) years. The Ministry states it is important to note that the cases have not been geographically or epidemiologically linked to the previously identified P1 variant case, or to each other. The variants were detected in cases from the Caroni, Victoria and St. George West counties. All Contact Tracing and isolation procedures are in progress and being managed by the relevant County Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), with the aim of containing these Variants of Concern (VOC). According to the Ministry, current research suggests that the main mode of transmission of the P1 variant is by respiratory droplet infection, the same as for all other strains. As such, adherence to the public health measures will help to reduce transmission of all strains of the virus. To this end, the public is again urged to maintain all public health measures outlined below:
The Ministry also reminds the public that even persons who have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are advised to continue to follow all of the public health guidelines in order to safeguard their health and that of their loved ones. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
One of the most-wanted men in the country was killed and a pistol and a quantity of ammunition seized following a Police-involved shooting incident at Cameron Road, Maraval, on Wednesday morning (21st April 2021).
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Officers of the Multi-Optional Police Section conducted an intelligence-led exercise in Maraval in search of a suspect, Ralphie Roper, 46, who was wanted in connection with several offences, including murder, woundings and other serious crimes in the Western Division. Around 6:55am on Wednesday morning, Officers were conducting a search in a forested area when they observed the suspect and attempted to apprehend him. Upon seeing the Officers, the suspect pointed a firearm in their direction and fired at them twice. The Officers, in accordance with the Use of Force Policy, returned fire, hitting the suspect in the chest. He was taken to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital where he died. One (1) silver and black Beretta pistol loaded with one round of ammunition was recovered from the scene. Officers conducted a search of a nearby makeshift tent where they found five (5) rounds of ammunition, four (4) 12-gauge cartridges, one (1) cellular phone, one (1) bulletproof vest, one (1) army-type jacket, two (2) pairs of camouflage trousers and a quantity of marijuana. The exercise was co-ordinated by DCP “Operations” Erla Christopher and ACP Gaffar and spearheaded by Snr. Supt. Kelvern Thompson and included Officers of the Western Division Gang Intelligence Unit and other operational units. Roper had twenty-eight (28) outstanding warrants for various offences and twelve (12) matters pending before various Courts. |
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