The Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (the Authority) advises customers in parts of South-East Trinidad served by the Navet Water Treatment Plant, who are presently experiencing a disruption in their pipe-borne water supply, that this is due to a rupture on the 36-inch diameter Navet Trunk Pipeline, located in the forested cross-country area of Tabaquite. Due to the remote location and nature of the leak, emergency repair work is expected to be completed by 8pm on Tuesday 24th November 2020. Areas to be affected include: Libertville, Robert Village, George Village, Tableland, Rio Claro, Deep Ravine, Agostini, Clearwater, Rio Claro Tabaquite Road, Cunapo Southern Main Road, Biche, Plum Mitan, Charuma, New Grant, Craignish Village, Matilda, St. Julien, Indian Walk, Hindustan, St. Mary's Village, Cunjal, Cumuto, Whiteland, Poonah, Piparo, Morne Roche, Princes Town, Manahambre, lere Village, Sisters Road, Hardbargain, Buen Intento, Malgretoute, Williamsville, Barrackpore, Bronte, Borde Narve and Penal Rock Road. Customers are advised that it may take up to 48 hours for the service to normalize to some affected areas, in accordance with pipe-borne water supply schedules. For further information or assistance, customers are asked to contact WASA's Customer Call Centre toll free at 800-4420 or 800-4426. A limited truck-borne water service will be available with priority given to special homes, healthcare and Government institutions. The Authority apologises for the inconvenience and thanks customers for their patience and understanding. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Monday 23rd November 2020) that there are twenty-five (25) additional COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago. This represents an 80.16% decrease in reported cases from yesterday.
The Ministry reported 126 cases yesterday. The country’s death toll currently stands at 115. T&T’s confirmed cases now rises to 6,475, with 737 being active cases. A total of 5,622 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 20th - 22nd November 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 seven (7) 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-three (43) 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 twenty-eight (28) COVID-19 positive patients in step-down/transition facilities. 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 (Monday 23rd November 2020) to update the public about the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Ministry reported 126 cases yesterday. On Saturday there were 63 reported cases and two (2) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll currently stands at 115. Watch the live stream of the Press Conference below when it begins at 11am, courtesy of CCN TV6.
This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
According to reports on Sunday (22nd November 2020), Kenton Walcott, a soldier and cousin of Olympic Gold Medallist Keshorn Walcott and PC Simeon Blake were both in a white 323 Mazda heading North along the Toco Road in Cumana, when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
The vehicle then spun out control and ended up in a precipice about 20 feet off the road. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the vehicle flipping several times before coming to a stop. The accident took place near Chennette Trace.
Following the crash, the injured men were rescued by villagers. Officers attached to the Toco Police Station and the EHS Ambulance arrived within minutes. They were rushed to the Toco Health Facility and then transferred to the Sangre Grande Hospital where they underwent emergency surgery. Both suffered broken legs and internal injuries and are warded in stable condition.
Toco Police are continuing their investigation into the accident.
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The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily 4pm update this afternoon (Sunday 22nd November 2020) that there are 126 additional COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago. This represents a 100% increase in reported cases from yesterday.
The Ministry reported sixty-three (63) cases yesterday as well as two (2) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll currently stands at 115. T&T’s confirmed cases now jumps to 6,450, with 725 being active cases. A total of 5,610 patients have recovered from the virus to date. The Ministry states that of the 126 new positive cases, 108 are from the prison system. Further, the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period 19th - 21st November 2020 and not the last 24 hours. In its latest update, the Ministry notes that three (3) persons have been discharged from public health facilities and there have been eleven (11) 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-four (44) COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals:
Among the patients at Couva, three (3) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and five (5) are 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. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) conducted an operation early this morning (Sunday 22nd November 2020) in Central Trinidad, which resulted in over 250 persons involved in a ‘Zesser party,’ being detained in breach of the COVID-19 Public Health Regulations. Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, directed that they all be arrested and charged under Paragraph 4 (d) of the Public Heath Coronavirus Legislation, where the legislation clearly states that when persons turn their private property into a public area to hold public parties or public fetes, they are in breach of the said regulation. A Media Release by the TTPS stated that Commissioner Griffith would like to stress that as “we approach the Christmas season, the TTPS will be placing heavy emphasis on targeting and shutting down any parties of this nature on both private or public property. Those persons who choose to patronize events of this nature will be arrested, as this irresponsible conduct can be the biggest hurdle to reducing the number of COVID-19 patients in the country over the next few months.” It is amazing, that mere hours after Prime Minister Keith Rowley and Minister of Health, Terrance Deyalsingh, stressed on the dangers of large social gatherings at public events, over 250 citizens would throw caution to the wind and participate in such an event, which not only endangers those who attend, but now these 250 plus persons will be returning to their homes to also endanger their loved ones and the wider public. The TTPS has locked down and provided proper deterrents to ensure that citizens adhere to the regulations via wearing masks in public, and proper note that protocols are being adhered to at beaches and bars by many citizens. The Commissioner further stated that, "The next objective is to prevent these ‘Zesser parties,’ whereby the organizers are trying to beat the system, using the get-out-of-jail-free card by stating it is private property. Persons inviting their family and personal friends in small numbers to their home on private property is something totally different, as there is no law being broken, but they do have a responsibility to act in consideration of the COVID-19 guidelines and protocols. This is totally different to ‘Zesser parties,’ where organizers are advertising prior to the event, and patrons are paying a cover charge to enter the premise of persons they do not even know, with a cash bar at the event. This takes away the get-out-of-jail-free card of it being private property and as such, the Police would treat it as a violation of the legislation." Some persons have been released and will be charged via summons, as all names and addresses have been secured by the TTPS. The matter is ongoing and investigations are continuing. The exercise was led by Snr Superintendent Simon with an Inter-Agency Task Force comprised of SORT, MOPS and the Gang Unit. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued an Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) for eleven (11) hours on Sunday (22nd November 2020) - from 7am to 6pm. According to the Met Office, there is a 70% (high) chance of a few heavy showers and occasional Thunderstorms associated with an area of low level convergence combined with a favorable upper level environment. These conditions are expected to mainly affect areas of Central and Southern Trinidad over the next six (6) to twelve (12) hours. Gusty winds in excess of 50 Km/hr and Street or Flash Flooding is likely in the vicinity of heavy showers and Thunderstorms. A gradual improvement is expected toward late afternoon. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
Prime Minister Keith Rowley said at a Press Conference today (Saturday 21st November 2020) that a decision on whether schools will re-open or not, will be made in January 2021 - after the Christmas Season.
The Prime Minister said if we are irresponsible over the Christmas period, it could lead to bad numbers in January, resulting in children not being able to go back into schools. The fear is that many family members and friends with gather for Christmas parties without wearing masks, leading to a surge in cases by January. The same also applies to celebrations for the new year. P.M Rowley clarified that if schools do re-open in January, the entire school population will not return to school, but a cohort will start the process.
Prime Minister Keith Rowley held a Press Conference at 2:30pm this afternoon (Saturday 21st November 2020) to update the public on the latest decisions made by Government with respect to COVID-19 restrictions in Trinidad and Tobago. Below are the key points discussed today, courtesy of TTT Live Online: - Prime Minister Keith Rowley announced that food service will be allowed in casinos, and hunting will resume by next weekend. However, the Hunting Season will NOT be extended. - Prime Minister Rowley said that there will be no State-sponsored Christmas parties in the public sector this year, and this is to ensure there is no congregating. He called on citizens to have a responsible Christmas by observing the Public Health Regulations on COVID-19, including social distancing and mask wearing. - P.M Rowley again stated that it is his hope to allow children to go back to school in January but this would be misplaced if people "free up" for Christmas and congregate in large numbers. - Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh also made a call to businesses, religious groups and NGOs to forego Christmas parties and events this year. He said, "Let this be a holy and quiet Christmas. Celebrate within your family unit." - An announcement on the opening of schools will be made in January 2021 - after the Christmas Season. The Prime Minister said if the COVID-19 numbers are high over the Christmas Season, schools will NOT open in January. He also clarified that the entire school population will not return to school, but a cohort will start the process. - Most villas in Tobago are booked for the Christmas/New Year period. Noting that this is good for the Tobago economy, Prime Minister Rowley called on travelers to Tobago to maintain health protocols. "It would not take very many mistakes of misconduct to make Tobago highly infected." P.M Rowley also noted that Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) has made proposals to use an early-result testing programme which will have benefits for travel to and from Tobago. - Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parasram, reported that there has been a slight increase in COVID-cases, with a daily average of thirty-seven (37). He said this is a cause for concern. Dr. Parasram said the clusters are between families, friends, workplaces, and gatherings where people are taking off their masks because they are comfortable. He said if we do not continue to observe the public health protocols, fifty (50) cases can soon become 100 cases. - P.M Rowley again clarified that bars are open in T&T to sell alcohol. However, congregation is NOT ALLOWED. - The Minister of Finance has been instructed to find an additional $10 Million to treat with employees at bars and restaurants who have lost their jobs or suffered reduced income. Proprietors can also apply for small business support. An additional $20 Million will also go towards Social Services, including support for self-employed citizens who lost income over the period. - T&T’s borders remain closed but exemptions continue to be granted for T&T Nationals to return home, as well as those who want to leave T&T. - THA Health Secretary Tracy Davidson-Celestine confirmed that Tobago has had no new COVID-19 cases in the last twenty-five (25) days but she said this does not mean the island is COVID-free. Secretary Davidson-Celestine urged people to come forward for testing if they develop COVID-19 symptoms. She also called on citizens to engage in a "reset" at this time. There are many options and facilities available to help. - General Manager of Primary Care at the Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA), Dr. Roxanne Mitchell, credited a very aggressive primary and secondary Contact Tracing effort for no new COVID-19 cases in the last twenty-five (25) days in Tobago. However, she noted that people are still not wearing their masks properly, and they should not be lulled into a sense of complacency. - Minister Deyalsingh called on citizens to get the flu vaccine. He is hoping to complete the flu vaccination drive by April next year. Watch the Press Conference below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source]
Prime Minister Keith Rowley was specifically asked about the re-opening of this country’s borders by a member of the Media at today’s Press Conference (Saturday 21st November 2020) in Tobago. The Prime Minister responded by reiterating that our borders remain closed at this time and will only be re-opened when things normalize and COVID-19 is no longer a serious threat.
P.M Rowley stated that the exemption process remains in place and people are being allowed to enter and leave T&T via exemptions. This is being managed on a case-by-case basis and is mainly for citizens. However, non-citizens may also be granted exemptions based on their case. Watch the Prime Minister discuss our borders in the video below and stay tuned for updates.
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