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The Ministry of Health revealed in its 6pm update this evening (Wednesday 23rd September 2020) that there are ninety (90) additional cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. The Ministry reported twenty (20) cases this morning, bringing today’s total to a high 110. The Ministry also reported two (2) deaths this morning. The country’s death toll now stands at sixty-seven (67). T&T’s confirmed cases now jumps to 4,136, with 2,109 being active cases. The Ministry provided absolutely no other information about these ninety (90) new cases. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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The Post-Cabinet Media Briefing was held at 1:30pm this afternoon (Wednesday 2nd September 2020) but did not include Prime Minister Keith Rowley. The Media Briefing provided the public with updates on several important issues in Trinidad and Tobago. Below are the key points discussed today: - Energy and Energy Industries Minister, Franklin Khan, said the Government continues to work assiduously to bring solutions to ensure the survival of the Point Lisas Industrial Estate. He noted the country continues to do reasonably well despite the challenges being faced in the COVID-19 global Pandemic. - Minister Khan said reports that the Point Lisas Industrial Estate is under threat is a "misnomer." He acknowledged that there are challenges as certain Plants at the Point Lisas Industrial Estate have been idle but said they are "the least efficient ones." Government expects to see the restarting of these Plants in the near future when there is an upturn in energy prices. At least three (3) Plants at Point Lisas are up and running. Minister Khan maintained that the Government continues to meet with all the key players in the energy industry. - National Security Minister, Stuart Young, commented on a Newspaper Editorial on the deportation of illegal immigrants. He assured that the repatriation of Venezuelans is being done in complete accordance to the law of T&T. He also reminded that during the registration exercise for Venezuelan Nationals last year, it was stated that those who commit criminal acts in T&T would have their Registration Card revoked, and they would be repatriated. - Minister Young also commented on some positive news with regard to the new Passport delivery system by the Immigration Division with people no longer required to come in to collect their Passport. The turnaround time for Passports is now five (5) to ten (10) days, and renewals are still going on. - Commenting on the return of $22 Million in cash which was seized from a house in La Horquetta yesterday (Tuesday 22nd September 2020), Minister Young said the matter continues to be investigated by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and urged citizens to be wary of partaking in pyramid schemes. Minister Young maintains that in Trinidad and Tobago, pyramid schemes are considered fraud. Watch the Press Conference below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
UPDATE: The Media Briefing started around 1:45pm and it appears the Prime Minister is not present today. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has announced that Prime Minister Keith Rowley will host the Post-Cabinet Media Briefing at 1:30pm today (Wednesday 23rd September 2020) from the Diplomatic Centre in Port-of-Spain. High on the agenda at today’s Media Briefing will no doubt be COVID-19 and possibly also the upcoming Budget which is scheduled for 5th October 2020. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Health held a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Wednesday 23rd September 2020) to update the public on the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. Below are the key points discussed today: - Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parsram, presented data regarding the percentage distribution of active COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago by County. The statistics are as follows:
- County Medical Officer of Health for the County of St. George East, Dr. Osafo Fraser, provided details regarding the use of the Pulse Oximeter device currently being distributed to home-isolated, COVID-19 patients. He indicated that the device is painless, easy to use and simply measures pulse rate and the saturation of oxygen in the blood - both factors in determining if a patient requires hospitalization. - Dr. Fraser stated that COVID-19 patients should use the Pulse Oximeter twice a day and if they are having difficulties with breathing or experiencing shortness of breath. When reading the test, Dr. Fraser advised patients to contact the medical team recording their home if their oxygen levels are 94% or less of if their pulse is consistently more than 100 beats per minute. - When answering a question regarding the normal readings for children on the Pulse Oximeter, Dr. Fraser stated that the only difference is that the pulse rate range is wider and it can sometimes go to 110 beats per minute as children can have faster pulses. - Technical Director of Epidemiology at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Avery Hinds, provided a statistical update for COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago and indicated that the restrictions on gatherings coupled with enforced mask wearing appears to have succeeded in gradually reducing the amount of daily COVID-19 cases. - Dr. Hinds stated that Contact Tracing is a key tool in reducing and mitigating the spread of COVID-19. He went on to say that it isn't just for statistical purposes as groups of people who were in contact with a positive case and may be incubating the virus, can be identified and quarantined, ensuring that they don't further its spread. - The CMO addressed the issue of lingering symptoms post-COVID-19 and stated that some patients take a long time to return to regular respiratory function, sometimes taking weeks. Dr. Fraser followed up on this topic and said that patients have reported body aches/pain, fatigue and loss of taste and smell lingering post-COVID-19. Watch the Press Conference below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
Mary Ali was snatched from the car park of Cost Cutters Supermarket on George Street in Sangre Grande shortly before 8am this morning (Wednesday 23rd September 2020). Police have launched a manhunt for a group of three (3) people who reportedly carried out the brazen kidnapping. The victim is the mother of the owner of Cost Cutters Supermarket, Anil Ali. According to Police reports, the kidnappers bundled her into a grey Mitsubishi Lancer which sped off in the direction of Coalmine. Investigators confirmed that no demand for a ransom has yet been made by the kidnappers. Members of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT), the Eastern Division Task Force, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Cyber Crime Unit are involved in the case. Investigations are continuing. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source]
The Ministry of Health revealed in its 10am update this morning (Wednesday 23rd September 2020) that there are two (2) more unfortunate deaths in Trinidad and Tobago, plus twenty (20) additional cases. The latest deaths are an elderly male and a female, both with co-morbidities. The Ministry reported a total of eighty-one (81) cases just yesterday. The country’s death toll now stands at sixty-seven (67). T&T’s confirmed cases now rises to 4,046, with 2,019 being active cases. Twenty-eight (28) persons have been discharged from public health facilities and there have been sixty-one (61) 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 ninety (90) COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals - sixty-one (61) at Couva, twenty-four (24) at Caura, four (4) at Arima and one (1) at Augustus Long. Among the patients at Couva, four (4) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and seven (7) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). There are also currently 103 COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities. The twenty (20) new patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs. 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 (Wednesday 23rd September 2020) to update the public about the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Ministry reported a total of eighty-one (81) cases yesterday, which is a substantial increase from the day-before total of forty-four (44). T&T has now surpassed 4,000 total confirmed cases. The country’s death toll currently stands at sixty-five (65). Watch the live stream of the Press Conference below when it begins at 11am.
This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Health revealed in its 6pm update this evening (Tuesday 22nd September 2020) that there are fifty-two (52) additional cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. The Ministry reported twenty-nine (29) cases this morning, bringing today’s total to eighty-one (81). The country’s death toll currently stands at sixty-five (65). T&T’s confirmed cases now surpasses the 4,000 mark, at 4,026, with 2,090 being active cases. The Ministry provided absolutely no other information about these fifty-two (52) new cases. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
Heavy rains led to major flooding and serious gridlock traffic in the West earlier today (Tuesday 22nd September 2020). Commuters were stuck in traffic for quite a while as many surrounding roadways were inundated with flood waters.
According to the Commissioner of Prisons, Dennis Pulchan, 254 Prisons Officers were recently sent home to quarantine for fourteen (14) days. The startling revelation was made earlier this week by Pulchan during a telephone interview with TV6. So far, a total of about thirty-six (36) Prisons Officers have tested positive for COVID-19. This situation has left a significant dent in the Commissioner’s workforce, which has forced other Officers to double-up on their shifts to ensure the security and safety of the nation’s prisons. The Commissioner also revealed during the interview that five (5) inmates had tested positive for COVID-19 out of a population of 3,800. Two (2) have recovered so far and the other three (3) were isolated and being treated at Caura Hospital. He denied any speculation that the spread of COVID-19 within the prisons is due to the general prison environment, which is usually cramped and poorly ventilated. Pulchan said the prison service has a very stringent approach to COVID-19 and assures that the situation is under control. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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