The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Tuesday 31st August 2021) that there are 241 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus six (6) additional deaths. The number of new cases represents a 92.8% increase in reported cases from yesterday. These new patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs.

In the month of August there have been 6,036 new cases (up by 0.3% from July) and 214 deaths (down by 6.96% from July). There were 6,018 new cases and 230 deaths in July.

The Ministry reported 125 new cases yesterday plus seven (7) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has increased to 1,291. T&T’s total positive cases now rises to 44,847, with 4,404 being active cases. A total of 39,152 patients have recovered from the virus to date. 3,777 persons are in home self-isolation and there are 134 persons in total at State quarantine facilities.

A total of 509,516 persons have been partially vaccinated with a first dose and 399,116 have been fully vaccinated (including single-dose Johnson & Johnson).

The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period 27th - 30th August 2021 and not the last 24 hours.

The Ministry also notes that there are currently 284 COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals and 102 patients are in step-down/transition facilities across T&T. Additional details related to today’s COVID-19 update can be found on the Ministry’s website as soon as it’s available.

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The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) just announced that Prime Minister Keith Rowley will chair a three-day Cabinet Retreat in Tobago from Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd September 2021.

The OPM said these meetings will be held at Blenheim House, the Prime Minister’s official residence in Tobago. No further details were given.

A Charlieville man appeared before a Port-of-Spain Magistrate on Monday (30th August 2021), charged with the murder of Shanice Cooper, who was reported missing in August 2019.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Valentine Radix, aka “Aneal Young”, 37, of Caroni Savannah Road, was charged with the offence following advice received from Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), George Busby, on Sunday 29th August 2021.

Cooper, 31, was last seen on Wednesday 28th August 2019, after she left her Belmont home to go to work. She was reported missing to the Police shortly after. She has not been seen since.

Extensive investigations into her disappearance were conducted over a two-year period by Officers of the Belmont Police Station, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Research Analytical Unit, and the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI), Region 1.

The accused was arrested by Officers of HBI Region 1, on Monday 23rd August 2021, in connection with the incident.

Investigations were supervised by Insps. Lynch and Jones of HBI, Region 1, while Radix was charged by WPC Clinton, also of HBI Region 1, on Monday 30th August 2021.

The National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) is advising the public that full walk-in services will be available at all locations from 8am to 3pm, starting on Wednesday 1st September 2021. The Arima Collection Centre, however, will open from 10am to 5pm.

The following walk-in services (among others) will be available:

• Funeral Grants.
• Contribution Statements.
• Registration Services (Employers & Employees).
• Benefit Letters.
• National Insurance Number and NI Cards.

Contribution Payments can also be made, as follows:

• Cash and cheque - over the counter.
• Online - visit www.nibtt.net.

Drop boxes are also conveniently located for cheques. Claims submissions continue to be by appointment only. Benefit Claims Guidelines and Checklist available on NIBTT's website to assist with verification before claims submission.

All COVID-19 protocols continue to be observed.

For further information, contact the Customer Care Centre at 625-4NIS (625-4647) or customercare@nibtt.net.

The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Monday 30th August 2021) that there are 125 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus seven (7) additional deaths. The number of new cases represents a 32.43% decrease in reported cases from yesterday. These new patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs.

There have been 5,795 new cases and 208 deaths so far in the month of August.

The Ministry reported 185 new cases yesterday plus four (4) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has increased to 1,285. T&T’s total positive cases now rises to 44,606, with 4,432 being active cases. A total of 38,889 patients have recovered from the virus to date. 3,932 persons are in home self-isolation and there are 135 persons in total at State quarantine facilities.

A total of 506,676 persons have been partially vaccinated with a first dose and 395,743 have been fully vaccinated (including single-dose Johnson & Johnson).

​The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period 26th - 29th August 2021 and not the last 24 hours.

The Ministry also notes that there are currently 278 COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals and ninety-seven (97) patients are in step-down/transition facilities across T&T. Additional details related to today’s COVID-19 update can be found on the Ministry’s website as soon as it’s available.

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The Ministry of Health held a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Monday 30th August 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:

- Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parasram, in providing an update on vaccination uptake, indicated that 505,067 persons have received at least one (1) dose while 393,916 persons have completed vaccination. He stated that this means that 899,243 persons have yet to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

- Dr. Parasram shared that the percentage of fully vaccinated persons admitted to the HDU since 27th July 2021 was 1.9% with 17.9% admissions having received one (1) dose and 80.2% unvaccinated admissions. The CMO also shared that the percentage of fully vaccinated admissions to the ICU stands at 0.6% with 21.9% of admissions having received one (1) dose and 75.5% unvaccinated admissions.

- The Chief Medical Officer stated that to date, three (3) fully vaccinated persons have died from COVID-19, making up 0.3% of the total figure. Dr. Parasram explained that these persons would have had severely compromised immune systems due to medical conditions. He went on to share that 5.4% of the deaths, representing fifty-eight (58) people, had received their first dose of a vaccine with 93.4% of the deaths being unvaccinated individuals.

If you missed the Press Conference, you can watch it below in its entirety.

[Source: TTT Live Online]