Following swift backlash from Freeport residents, President of the Funeral Practitioners’ Association, Keith Belgrove, revealed on Monday (27th December 2021) that the planned site for mass storage of COVID-19 bodies in Beaucarro, Freeport, has been scrapped. However, the Association is now looking for another suitable site to relocate the facility — and they have already identified two (2) possible sites. More information will be revealed at a later time, according to Belgrove. Belgrove explained that the Freeport location was ideal for the facility’s needs, however, the Association has heard the concerns of the community. He said, “At this Association of funeral professionals, it was never our intent to upset the residents in any way. Wherever funeral services operate, we are partners with the community within which we operate.” This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) detained 150 persons at the Carenage Police Station on Boxing Night (Sunday 26th December 2021), after they were allegedly found aboard a party boat, in breach of the Public Health Regulations. The Public Health Regulations clearly states that no more than ten (10) persons are allowed to gather in a group.
There have been a record-breaking 18,468 new COVID-19 cases and 610 deaths so far in the month of December, making it the both the most infectious and most deadly since the start of the Pandemic. The country’s death toll has increased to 2,768.
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The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Sunday 26th December 2021) that there are 465 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus thirty (30) additional deaths. These new patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs.
The number of new cases represents a 10.71% increase in reported cases from yesterday. This is the second consecutive day in which cases have been below 500. It should be noted that due to the holidays, we can expect lower than usual positive case numbers as there may be reduced sample processing during this time. The Ministry provided the following information about the latest deaths:
There have been a record-breaking 18,468 new cases and 610 deaths so far in the month of December. The Ministry reported 420 new cases yesterday plus twenty (20) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has increased to 2,768. T&T’s total positive cases now rises to 89,829 with 16,841 being active cases. A total of 70,220 patients have recovered from the virus to date. 15,731 persons are in home self-isolation and there are thirty-eight (38) persons in total at State quarantine facilities. A total of 659,477 persons have been partially vaccinated with a first dose and 664,699 have been fully vaccinated (including single-dose Johnson & Johnson). 66,979 persons in total have taken an additional primary dose and booster. The percentage of patients in the parallel healthcare system who are NOT fully vaccinated is 87.5% (based on data from 22nd July - 8th December 2021). The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during a 4-day period between 22nd - 25th December 2021 and not the last twenty-four (24) hours. The Ministry also notes that there are currently 473 COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals with twenty-one (21) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and eighteen (18) in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). 172 patients are in step-down/transition facilities across T&T. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. If you thought it was cold/chilly last night, you were right. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) said it recorded a minimum temperature of 20.7°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 23.4°C at Crown Point in Tobago.
As for today’s weather forecast (Sunday 26th December 2021), the Met Office says we can expect predominantly sunny conditions except for a brief shower in a few areas. Tonight will be mostly clear and cool despite a brief overnight shower. The forecast maximum temperature for today is 31°C for both Trinidad and Tobago. The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Saturday 25th December 2021) that there are 420 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus twenty (20) additional deaths. These new patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs.
The number of new cases is the lowest for the month and represents a 56.43% decrease in reported cases from yesterday. It should be noted that due to the holidays, we can expect lower than usual positive case numbers as there may be reduced sample processing during this time. The Ministry provided the following information about the latest deaths:
There have been a record-breaking 18,003 new cases and 580 deaths so far in the month of December. The Ministry reported 964 new cases yesterday plus thirty-seven (37) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has increased to 2,738. T&T’s total positive cases now rises to 89,364 with 16,581 being active cases. A total of 70,045 patients have recovered from the virus to date. 15,509 persons are in home self-isolation and there are thirty-four (34) persons in total at State quarantine facilities. A total of 659,477 persons have been partially vaccinated with a first dose and 664,699 have been fully vaccinated (including single-dose Johnson & Johnson). 66,979 persons in total have taken an additional primary dose and booster. The percentage of patients in the parallel healthcare system who are NOT fully vaccinated is 87.5% (based on data from 22nd July - 8th December 2021). The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during a 4-day period between 21st - 24th December 2021 and not the last twenty-four (24) hours. The Ministry also notes that there are currently 491 COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals with twenty-four (24) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and twenty-five (25) in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). 161 patients are in step-down/transition facilities across T&T. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. The Ministry of Health is advising members of the public that for the remainder of 2021, the COVID-19 mass vaccination sites will be open on the following days:
The following mass vaccination sites offer Sinopharm, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines:
Mass vaccination sites will re-open on Monday 3rd January 2022. The public is also advised that, during this time, Health Centres will continue to provide Sinopharm and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines during regular working hours, on the dates indicated below:
The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Friday 24th December 2021) that there are a staggering 964 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus a record-breaking thirty-seven (37) additional deaths. These new patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs.
The number of new cases is the second-highest since the start of the Pandemic (984 on 3rd December 2021) and represents a 3.88% increase in reported cases from yesterday. This is the second consecutive day in which cases have crossed 900. The number of new deaths is the highest since the start of the Pandemic. The Ministry provided the following information about the latest deaths:
There have been 17,583 new cases and 560 deaths so far in the month of December. The Ministry reported 928 new cases yesterday plus nineteen (19) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has crossed the 2,700 mark, at 2,718. T&T’s total positive cases now leaps to 88,944 with 16,543 being active cases. A total of 69,683 patients have recovered from the virus to date. 14,871 persons are in home self-isolation and there are thirty-eight (38) persons in total at State quarantine facilities. A total of 659,347 persons have been partially vaccinated with a first dose and 664,548 have been fully vaccinated (including single-dose Johnson & Johnson). 66,673 persons in total have taken an additional primary dose and booster. The percentage of patients in the parallel healthcare system who are NOT fully vaccinated is 87.5% (based on data from 22nd July - 8th December 2021). The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during a 4-day period between 20th - 23rd December 2021 and not the last twenty-four (24) hours. The Ministry also notes that there are currently 508 COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals with twenty-three (23) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and twenty-seven (27) in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). 200 patients are in step-down/transition facilities across T&T. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. Ten (10) public health fixed penalty notices were issued at five (5) bars in the Central Division during Safe Zone enforcement exercises conducted between Friday 17th and Thursday 23rd December 2021.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), three (3) of the bars were located along Southern Main Road in California, Point Lisas, and Claxton Bay while two (2) were located on Cedar Hill Road, Claxton Bay. The five (5) bar owners/occupiers were issued fines of $25,000 each for failure to comply with requirements for entry into a business. Five (5) patrons, one at each of the bars, were also issued fines of $5,000 each for entry into premises without being vaccinated. The exercises were co-ordinated by Snr Supt Curt Simon, Supt Tewarie, and supervised by ASP Ragoo. It included Sgt Thompson, Sgt (Ag.) Andrews, and PC Mathura. A total of forty-seven (47) establishments were visited by the Safe Zone Unit during the exercises and bar owners were reminded to comply with the Public Health Ordinance Act. From Left to Right: Anderson Bernard and Lester Jones Commissioner of Police (Ag.) Mc Donald Jacob, and the Executive of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) are extending condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of No. 13334 Cpl (Ag.) Anderson Bernard and No. 8435 PC Lester Jones, who both passed away from complications due to COVID-19 on Wednesday (22nd December 2021).
Cpl (Ag.) Bernard, 46, who enlisted into the TTPS on 3rd April 1995, was last attached to La Horquetta, Criminal Investigations Department, Northern Division. He passed away at the Arima Hospital on Wednesday. He leaves to mourn his wife and two (2) daughters. PC Jones, 40, who enlisted into the TTPS on 29th November 2013, was last attached to the North-Eastern Division. He passed away at his home, also on Wednesday. PC Jones leaves to mourn his wife, his 12-year-old son and two (2) step-children. CoP (Ag.) Jacob expressed immense sadness at the news of the passing of the two (2) Officers. He said the end of their watch is an immeasurable loss to their families, colleagues and the TTPS, which has already been hit hard by the virus. CoP (Ag.) Jacob urges all Officers to take the necessary safeguards, including getting vaccinated, to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19, as they continue to operate on the frontlines of the Pandemic. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Faris Al-Rawi, held a Press Conference at 2:30pm this afternoon (Thursday 23rd December 2021) to update citizens on the Government’s vaccination policy in the Public Sector. Below are the key points discussed today, courtesy of TTT Live Online: - Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi indicated that the Government is not in a position to withdraw its policy related to vaccination in the Public Sector. He said the Government’s “sole and primary policy is to save lives.” The AG made the statement following meetings with members of the Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) and representatives of the Protective Services (Police, Prison, Fire) yesterday (Wednesday 22nd December 2021). - The Attorney General stated that he received “useful submissions” from representatives of the Protective Services including discussions on liability, medical insurance, priority for COVID-19 treatment and testing, admissions and bed care treatment for COVID-19 positive workers. However, the Trade Unions, through JTUM Leader Ancel Roget, did not bring forward any recommendations. Instead, they expressed “a very clear position” that they did not support the Government’s policy on vaccinations in the Public Service. Mr. Roget also called for the immediate withdrawal of the vaccination policy and for Government to provide empirical evidence that COVID-19 vaccinations will stop someone from contracting COVID-19, or becoming infected and spreading the virus. - As a result of discussions held with the Unions and claims made by Mr. Roget at yesterday’s meeting, the Attorney General said he requested the Health Minister give access to the Ministry’s data to Mr. Roget. The A.G also publicly called on Mr. Roget to produce his own data which he claims is in conflict with the Ministry’s COVID-19 data. - A.G Al-Rawi said Mr. Roget “stoutly refused” to discuss matters relating to furlough for Public Sector workers who decline vaccination. - The Attorney General noted that Mr. Roget stated that the Unions are not opposed to vaccination, and Mr. Roget himself admitted to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. On this, the A.G said, “I simply do not understand how you can decide to take a vaccine but not be in support of others taking the vaccine.” - A.G Al-Rawi stated that the Government’s policy is not a mandatory vaccination policy because workers in the Public Service have a choice in taking, or not taking, the vaccine. He added, “There is a consequence on the work-side, but nobody can lean you up against the wall, tie you up, and insert a vaccine in your arm. That is not what the Government is proposing.” - The Attorney General called for a return to common sense, for Trade Union leaders to put aside the politics, and for their understanding that the normal collective bargaining/industrial disputes does not apply in the Pandemic. If you missed the Press Conference, you can watch it below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: TTT Live Online]
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