During the Ministry of Health’s virtual Press Conference this morning (Wednesday 28th October 2020), Principal Medical Officer of Institutions, Dr. Maryam Richards, revealed that the country’s youngest COVID-19 death was “under the 25-year age group.” The patient passed away within the past two (2) days. Our last death which was reported between the last media conference and this morning, occurred in a person under the 25-year age group. While this was an exceptional circumstance and the person had a pre-existing medical condition, this is a warning sign to our population that COVID-19 strikes all persons. While Dr. Richards did not divulge the exact age of the deceased during the Press Conference, the Express was informed that the patient was a teenager with a diabetic condition. She noted that the case was a reminder that no one is immune from the virus. I will start by saying that we have to consider patient confidentiality practices. This has been the youngest death from COVID-19. While I am unable to give you the accurate age of the person due to patient confidentiality, I would like to remind the public that no one is immune from the morbidity or illness, death or mortality from COVID-19. According to data presented by the Ministry in previous Press Conferences, at least 48.5% of the total number of COVID-19 patients in the country are those suffering with co-morbidities. As of 25th October 2020, 13.5% of all deaths thus far occurred in persons below the age of 50. The Ministry reported another death on Wednesday afternoon, bringing the country’s death toll to 107. The latest death is an elderly male with pre-existing medical conditions. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source]
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The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Wednesday 28th October 2020) that there is another unfortunate COVID-19 related death in Trinidad and Tobago, plus twenty-six (26) additional cases. This represents a 21.21% decrease in reported cases from yesterday. The latest death is an elderly male with pre-existing medical conditions. The Ministry reported thirty-three (33) cases yesterday. The country’s death toll now stands at 107. T&T’s confirmed cases now rises to 5,594, with 1,241 being active cases. A total of 4,246 patients have recovered from the virus to date. The Ministry states that of the twenty-six (26) new positive cases, four (4) are persons who recently repatriated. Further, the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period 25th - 27th October 2020 and not the last 24 hours. In its latest update, the Ministry notes that five (5) persons have been discharged from public health facilities and there have been fifty-five (55) 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 sixty-two (62) COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals:
Among the patients at Couva, three (3) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and six (6) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). There are also currently thirty-one (31) COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities. The twenty-six (26) 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 held a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Wednesday 28th October 2020) to update the public on the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. Below are the key points discussed today: - Principal Medical Officer of Institutions, Dr. Maryam Richards, gave an update on the repatriation efforts of the Government. She indicated that there are three (3) flights scheduled over the next six (6) days which are as follows:
There are also 75 - 80 additional persons coming in to the country via their own means of transport within the next week. - Dr. Richards also stated that the latest COVID-19 related death was the youngest person recorded in the country and the patient was under the age of 25. Dr. Richards indicated that even though this person would have had pre-existing conditions and was a special case, this death should serve as a wake up call to the population that COVID-19 can have severe consequences regardless of age. Watch the Press Conference below in its entirety. 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 28th October 2020) to update the public about the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Ministry reported thirty-three (33) cases yesterday. The country’s death toll currently stands at 106. Watch the live stream of the Press Conference below when it begins at 11am.
This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
Central Bank Governor, Dr. Alvin Hilaire, introduced all-new polymer notes for $5, $10 and $20 at a virtual launch on Tuesday (27th October 2020). He noted the introduction of the polymer notes was a cost-effective measure for the bank and they will come into circulation from Monday 2nd November 2020. They cost a bit more – each note costs about 50% more – but it lasts about two and a half times longer. So you see the balance is, you would be able to get more bang for the buck. Unlike the demonetisation of the $100 bill back in December 2019, however, there will be no need to rush and line up at commercial banks to change existing $5, $10 and $20 bills. The new polymer notes will be introduced through the banks and will co-circulate with the old notes until the end of 2021. What about $1 bills? New $1 polymer notes will be coming in January 2021 along with a new version of the $50 polymer note. The $50 note was the first polymer bill to be introduced into Trinidad and Tobago in 2015 by former Central Bank Governor, Jwala Rambarran. The new notes will be the same colour as the old cotton bills and will bear similar features, such as local birds and flora. For instance, the $5 bill will feature a market scene and the $10 bill will feature an oil derrick. The new polymer bills will also have features for the visually impaired, such as raised prints as well as security features like microprint labels and features which can only be seen under ultraviolet light. At the virtual launch on Tuesday, Governor Hilaire said the bank will start a study soon to determine the feasibility of keeping five-cent pieces in circulation. The bank removed the one-cent coin from circulation in 2018 as the cost of minting the coin was more than the value of the coin itself. [Source]
The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Tuesday 27th October 2020) that there are thirty-three (33) additional cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. This represents a 37.5% increase in reported cases from yesterday.
The Ministry reported twenty-four (24) cases yesterday and another death. The country’s death toll now stands at 106. T&T’s confirmed cases now rises to 5,568, with 1,276 being active cases. A total of 4,186 patients have recovered from the virus to date. In its latest update, the Ministry notes that ten (10) persons have been discharged from public health facilities and there have been fifty (50) 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 sixty-two (62) COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals:
Among the patients at Couva, two (2) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and six (6) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). There are also currently thirty-two (32) COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities. The thirty-three (33) 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 revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Monday 26th October 2020) that there is another unfortunate COVID-19 related death in Trinidad and Tobago, plus twenty-four (24) additional cases. This represents a 200% increase in reported cases from yesterday. The latest death is a female with pre-existing medical conditions.
The Ministry reported eight (8) cases yesterday. The country’s death toll now stands at 106. T&T’s confirmed cases now rises to 5,535, with 1,303 being active cases. A total of 4,126 patients have recovered from the virus to date. In its latest update, the Ministry notes that two (2) persons have been discharged from public health facilities and there have been thirty-nine (39) 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 sixty-two (62) COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals:
Among the patients at Couva, three (3) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and seven (7) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). There are also currently thirty-eight (38) COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities. The twenty-four (24) 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 held a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Monday 26th October 2020) to update the public on the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. Below are the key points discussed today: - Principal Medical Officer of Institutions, Dr. Maryam Richards, indicated that 240 T&T Nationals have been repatriated in the last seven (7) days and 280 persons are set to be repatriated this week from Miami, New York and Barbados. - Dr. Richards also addressed the issue of the quarantine capacity for repatriated T&T Nationals and stated that one of the limiting factors for repatriation is the two (2) week “airing out” period of any spaces that hosted a COVID-19 person after sanitization. - Technical Director of Epidemiology, Dr. Avery Hinds, provided an update on COVID-19 statistics and stated that even though the cases have plateaued, they have not disappeared completely and the Ministry is aiming to increase the rate of decline of new occurrences of cases, in spite of the relaxation of restrictions. Dr. Hinds called for citizens to practice personal responsibility to ensure that the cases stay down. Watch the Press Conference below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Sunday 25th October 2020) that there are eight (8) additional cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. This is a 50% decrease in reported cases from yesterday. The Ministry reported sixteen (16) cases and another unfortunate death yesterday. The country’s death toll currently stands at 105. T&T’s confirmed cases now rises to 5,511, with 1,321 being active cases. A total of 4,085 patients have recovered from the virus to date. In its latest update, the Ministry notes that twenty-four (24) persons have been discharged from public health facilities and there have been forty-three (43) 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 sixty-two (62) 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 thirty-eight (38) COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities. The eight (8) new patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
As rainfall continues in several parts of the country today (Sunday 25th October 2020), motorists are advised to drive safely on wet roads. A multiple-vehicle accident took place earlier today in the vicinity of the Preysal Flyover resulting in several injured persons. No further details are available at this time.
Watch the video of the accident scene below.
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