 The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Tuesday 24th May 2022) that there are 676 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus one (1) additional death. T&T’s total active positive cases is currently at 9,523.
The number of new cases is the second highest for the month (754 on 7th May 2022) and represents a 52.6% increase in reported cases from yesterday. This is the second consecutive day of increasing cases. There have been 11,477 new cases and sixty-seven (67) deaths so far in the month of May. The Ministry reported 443 new cases yesterday plus two (2) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has increased to 3,896. As of 18th May 2022, 276 deaths were fully vaccinated persons while 3,217 deaths were not fully vaccinated. 390 deaths were recorded prior to 24th May 2021 (date at which the first group of vaccinated persons became fully vaccinated). A total of 712,301 persons have been fully vaccinated, representing 50.9% of the population. Meanwhile, 687,699 persons are not fully vaccinated (only received a first dose or no doses), representing 49.1% of the population. 155,607 persons in total have taken a booster shot. Based on data from 22nd July 2021 - 18th May 2022, 3,453 patients in the parallel healthcare system (Hospitals and step-down facilities) are fully vaccinated, representing 18.7%, while 15,046 are not fully vaccinated, representing 81.3%. The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during a 4-day period between 20th - 23rd May 2022 and not the last twenty-four (24) hours. The Ministry also notes that there are currently 198 COVID-19 positive patients in total being treated at Hospitals and step-down facilities (down 2.94% from yesterday). Three (3) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and five (5) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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 The Ministry of Health is advising the public that the distribution of paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to children aged five (5) years old to eleven (11) years old will commence on Wednesday (25th May 2022). The vaccine will be available to all children within the five (5) to eleven (11) years age group. A total of 43,200 doses of children’s Pfizer vaccines arrived on Monday.
The Ministry advises that a parent or guardian must accompany their child to the designated vaccination site. Parents and guardians are also required to provide the following documentation:
The various vaccination locations can be found below: NWRHA (Monday to Friday, 8am - 3pm)
NWRHA (Saturday, 9am - 3pm)
NCRHA (Monday to Friday, 8am - 3pm)
NCRHA (Saturday, 8am - 3pm)
SWRHA (Monday to Friday, 8am - 3pm)
SWRHA (Saturday, 8am - 12pm)
ERHA (Monday to Friday, 8am - 3pm)
TRHA (Monday to Friday, 8am - 3pm)
 The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Monday 23rd May 2022) that there are 443 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus two (2) additional deaths. T&T’s total active positive cases is currently at 9,311. The number of new cases represents a 28.41% increase in reported cases from yesterday.
There have been 10,801 new cases and sixty-six (66) deaths so far in the month of May. The Ministry reported 345 new cases yesterday plus three (3) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has increased to 3,895. As of 18th May 2022, 276 deaths were fully vaccinated persons while 3,217 deaths were not fully vaccinated. 390 deaths were recorded prior to 24th May 2021 (date at which the first group of vaccinated persons became fully vaccinated). A total of 712,263 persons have been fully vaccinated, representing 50.9% of the population. Meanwhile, 687,737 persons are not fully vaccinated (only received a first dose or no doses), representing 49.1% of the population. 154,826 persons in total have taken a booster shot. Based on data from 22nd July 2021 - 18th May 2022, 3,453 patients in the parallel healthcare system (Hospitals and step-down facilities) are fully vaccinated, representing 18.7%, while 15,046 are not fully vaccinated, representing 81.3%. The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during a 4-day period between 19th - 22nd May 2022 and not the last twenty-four (24) hours. The Ministry also notes that there are currently 204 COVID-19 positive patients in total being treated at Hospitals and step-down facilities (up 3.55% from yesterday). Four (4) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and three (3) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.  Pictured Above (From Left): Ms. Anita Sohan, Director, International Cooperation Desk, Ministry of Health; Mrs. Aneesa Doodnath-Siboo, Principal Pharmacist, Ministry of Health; Ms. Reita Toussaint, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs; the Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh, Minister of Health; His Excellency Fernando Nogales Álvarez, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain; Mr. Balthasar Fernandez Melgosa, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Spain. The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago received a shipment of 43,200 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 paediatric vaccines, donated by the Kingdom of Spain, today (Monday 23rd May 2022), at the Piarco International Airport. Present at the Airport for the arrival of the vaccines were the Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh, Minister of Health, and His Excellency Fernando Nogales Álvarez, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Trinidad and Tobago; Ms Reita Toussaint, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs; and Officials of the Ministry of Health and Embassy of Spain.
In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs said, “The Government of Trinidad and Tobago remains deeply appreciative of this pioneering support rendered by the Kingdom of Spain. This is the first donation of paediatric vaccines in the region, and will be an essential and timely element of the national vaccination drive against the spread of the Novel Coronavirus, particularly given that they will protect this vulnerable section of the population. The Ministry added that this successful exchange comes after approximately two (2) months of “proactive and purpose-driven diplomatic and technical engagement between Trinidad and Tobago and Spain. It highlights the invaluable contribution of co-operation and diplomacy in harnessing Trinidad and Tobago’s goodwill and longstanding mutually-beneficial and friendly bilateral relationships toward successfully overcoming complex global challenges.” [Source: Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs]  The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Sunday 22nd May 2022) that there are 345 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus three (3) additional deaths. T&T’s total active positive cases is currently at 9,228.
The number of new cases represents a 33.27% decrease in reported cases from yesterday. This is the fourth consecutive day in which the level of hospitalizations has been decreasing. There have been 10,358 new cases and sixty-four (64) deaths so far in the month of May. The Ministry reported 517 new cases yesterday and zero (0) deaths. The country’s death toll has increased to 3,893. As of 18th May 2022, 276 deaths were fully vaccinated persons while 3,217 deaths were not fully vaccinated. 390 deaths were recorded prior to 24th May 2021 (date at which the first group of vaccinated persons became fully vaccinated). A total of 712,263 persons have been fully vaccinated, representing 50.9% of the population. Meanwhile, 687,737 persons are not fully vaccinated (only received a first dose or no doses), representing 49.1% of the population. 154,205 persons in total have taken a booster shot. Based on data from 22nd July 2021 - 18th May 2022, 3,453 patients in the parallel healthcare system (Hospitals and step-down facilities) are fully vaccinated, representing 18.7%, while 15,046 are not fully vaccinated, representing 81.3%. The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during a 4-day period between 18th - 21st May 2022 and not the last twenty-four (24) hours. The Ministry also notes that there are currently 197 COVID-19 positive patients in total being treated at Hospitals and step-down facilities (down 1.01% from yesterday). Four (4) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and three (3) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.  Prime Minister Keith Rowley will be hosting a Press Conference at 2pm this afternoon (Sunday 22nd May 2022) at the VIP Lounge, Piarco International Airport. Today’s Press Conference was announced by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) yesterday afternoon. Prime Minister Rowley departed for Guyana on Tuesday (17th May 2022) where he attended a regional meeting on agriculture. CARICOM leaders also gathered in Georgetown for the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo. While in Guyana, the Prime Minister engaged in bilateral discussions with His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Senator the Hon. Dr Amery Browne, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, Senator the Hon. Kazim Hosein and Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land, Fisheries, Senator the Hon. Avinash Singh accompanied the Prime Minister on this trip. Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert acted as Prime Minister in the interim. Watch the live stream of the Press Conference below when it begins at 2pm, courtesy of TTT. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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