The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued an Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) from 10:45pm on Thursday night (26th November 2020) until 9am on Friday morning. Several areas across Trinidad and Tobago experienced flooding on Thursday, with flood waters still rising in some areas as of 11pm.
The Met Office notes that a combination of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the presence of a low level Trough continues to produce periods of moderate to heavy showers and periods of rain across both islands. While there may be a lull in the intensity of the activity at present (approximately 11pm on Thursday), Trinidad and Tobago can expect further periods of precipitation over the next six (6) to twelve (12) hours.
There is also the 60% chance of one or two heavy showers and the odd Thunderstorm, particularly during the pre-dawn hours on Friday. This can result in localized Street/Flash Flooding and gusty winds in some areas. There is also the possibility of Landslides/Landslips in areas so prone.
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The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Thursday 26th November 2020) that there are sixty-seven (67) additional COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago. This represents a massive 346.67% increase in reported cases from yesterday.
The Ministry reported fifteen (15) cases yesterday plus another unfortunate death. The country’s death toll currently stands at 116. T&T’s confirmed cases now jumps to 6,570, with 774 being active cases. A total of 5,680 patients have recovered from the virus to date. The Ministry states that of the sixty-seven (67) new positive cases, one (1) is from Tobago. Further, the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period 23rd - 25th November 2020 and not the last 24 hours. In its latest update, the Ministry notes that seven (7) persons have been discharged from public health facilities and there have been eighteen (18) 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 forty-one (41) COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals:
Among the patients at Couva, one (1) is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and one (1) is in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). There are also currently twenty-nine (29) COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. UPDATE (27/11/20): ‘Black Friday’ has finally arrived and Amazon has further reduced prices on many of the items we previously listed! Check them out below as well as the new items we’ve added. This year’s ‘Black Friday’ shopping extravaganza officially kicks off on Friday 27th November 2020, but because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, many physical retailers have moved their sales completely online, and a number of promotions have already started. As expected, Amazon is leading the charge for Black Friday and the online retailer is expected to aggressively price-match many deals found at other retailers such as Walmart, Target and Best Buy. We are tracking the best Black Friday deals on Amazon and you can find a list of the early deals below. Be sure to check back here often as we update the list with the latest deals as they become available.
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The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Wednesday 25th November 2020) that there is another unfortunate COVID-19 related death in Trinidad and Tobago, plus fifteen (15) additional cases. This represents a 15.38% increase in reported cases from yesterday. The latest death is an elderly female with co-morbidities.
The Ministry reported thirteen (13) cases yesterday. The country’s death toll now stands at 116. T&T’s confirmed cases now rises to 6,503, with 732 being active cases. A total of 5,655 patients have recovered from the virus to date. The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period 22nd - 24th November 2020 and not the last 24 hours. In its latest update, the Ministry notes that one (1) person has been discharged from public health facilities and there have been fifteen (15) 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 forty-five (45) COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals:
Among the patients at Couva, two (2) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). There are also currently thirty (30) COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. The Ministry of Health held a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Wednesday 25th November 2020) 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: - Principal Medical Officer, Dr. Maryam Abdool-Richards, confirmed that the parallel health system is 13% occupied at the moment, but Medical Officials anticipate an increase in occupancy due to gatherings over the Christmas Season and New Year festivities. Dr. Richards made a plea for citizens to refrain from large gatherings over the Christmas period since this would lead to a spike in COVID-19 cases. - Several repatriation flights have been organised over the next two (2) weeks. They include 120 returning T&T Nationals from Miami, and another 120 coming in from Barbados. They will be placed in State/State-supervised quarantine at various facilities. - Dr. Adesh Sirjusingh, Director, Directorate of Women's Health, confirmed that so far, thirty-four (34) pregnant women in Trinidad have contracted COVID-19 this year, with no cases recorded in Tobago. The thirty-four (34) cases were successfully managed in the public health system, with no deaths recorded. In addition, no baby has been affected or had to be hospitalised as a result of COVID-19. - Dr. Sirjusingh said breastfeeding is allowed, even in mothers who have COVID-19. Babies should not wear masks since this can lead to suffocation. - Dr. Sirjusingh said mental stress and anxieties are expected at this time and there will be increased risks of post-partum blues, depression and psychosis in pregnant women. They are urged to seek help to cope at this time. Watch the Press Conference below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
Regarded as one of the greatest soccer players in the history of the game, Argentina legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60. Reports at this time indicate he died from a heart attack following his recent release from Hospital after undergoing surgery for bleeding on his brain. His "Hand of God" goal against England during the 1986 World Cup is one of the most famous moments in soccer history. Maradona became a household name after helping Argentina win the World Cup in 1986. He also played for clubs such as Barcelona and Napoli. After his playing career ended, Maradona struggled with drug addiction, alcohol abuse and health issues and had been hospitalized multiple times. However, he was still widely loved in his home country of Argentina -- and his fans came out in force to show their support just a few weeks ago when he was being transported to Hospital to undergo brain surgery. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has published a scathing statement from Prime Minister Keith Rowley this morning (Wednesday 25th November 2020) regarding the current illegal Venezuelan immigration situation in Trinidad and Tobago. The Prime Minister’s statement comes after public backlash over the recent handling of several Venezuelans who entered our borders illegally, including children. They were then deported back to Venezuela in two (2) pirogues during bad weather. However, a Court ruled they must return to Trinidad. In his statement, the Prime Minister blasts Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, calling him “misguided” and stating that the OAS is responsible for triggering and fueling the current Venezuelan situation. Read Prime Minister Rowley’s full statement below: Why should we be surprised? Approximately 2 hours after publishing the above statement, the Prime Minister apparently had more to say on this matter. In a separate statement, Prime Minister Rowley chastised Opposition M.P, Dr. Roodal Moonilal, for his recent comments. Did you hear the opportunistic carbuncle called Moonilal? This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Thursday 24th November 2020) that there are thirteen (13) additional COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago. This represents a 48% decrease in reported cases from yesterday.
The Ministry reported twenty-five (25) cases yesterday. The country’s death toll currently stands at 115. T&T’s confirmed cases now rises to 6,488, with 734 being active cases. A total of 5,639 patients have recovered from the virus to date. The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period 21st - 23rd November 2020 and not the last 24 hours. In its latest update, the Ministry notes that two (2) persons have been discharged from public health facilities and there have been fifteen (15) 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 forty-five (45) COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals:
Among the patients at Couva, two (2) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and eight (8) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). There are also currently twenty-eight (28) COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
Minister of National Security, Stuart Young, will be hosting a Press Conference at 2pm this afternoon (Tuesday 24th November 2020) from the Ministry’s Head Office in Port-of-Spain. The Media Invite stated that this Press Conference was to “provide an update on national security issues.”
Watch the live stream of the Press Conference below when it begins at 2pm, courtesy of CCN TV6.
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Minister of National Security, Stuart Young, will be hosting a Press Conference at 2pm today (Tuesday 24th November 2020) to “provide an update on national security issues.” The Media Invite, which was sent out to all media houses by the Ministry of National Security, did not provide any further details about the topics that would be discussed. The Press Conference is scheduled to take place at the Ministry of National Security Head Office at Temple Court 1, 31 - 33 Abercromby Street, Port-of-Spain. The Media Invite stated that, “Due to the need for social distancing, media houses are kindly asked to send only one (1) representative to this media conference and are reminded that all existing COVID-19 protocols must be observed.” This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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