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The Ministry of Health is providing the public with an update on respiratory illnesses in the country. In a Media Release this afternoon (Friday 1st March, 2024), the Ministry said as it relates to the Influenza virus, four (4) deaths have been recorded for 2024. To date, 39,450 vaccines have been administered. The Ministry continues to urge the population, particularly the immuno-compromised and the vulnerable (listed below) to get vaccinated. Influenza vaccines are available free of charge at Health Centres.
For 2024, the Ministry notes that there have been twenty-one (21) COVID-19 deaths thus far, with twelve (12) persons presently hospitalized across two (2) Hospitals - the San Fernando General Hospital and the Couva Hospital and Multi-Training Facility. As previously noted, Trinidad and Tobago received confirmation of local transmission of the JN.1 sub-variant category, on 18th January, 2024. The JN.1 sub-variant, a descendant of the Omicron variant, is the dominant variant across the world. The Ministry said it “continues to actively pursue the acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines and will provide an update upon its arrival into the country., At this time, the Ministry said it has not seen any notable increase in severe respiratory illnesses within the public health system. However, the public is advised that those suffering with respiratory illnesses of any kind, should take the necessary precautions, especially in light of ongoing poor air quality due to the presence of the Saharan dust in the atmosphere. These persons are further encouraged to wear the appropriate masks (for e.g., surgical masks or N95 masks), as required, to reduce the risk of exacerbation of existing respiratory illnesses. The Ministry said it will continue to encourage the public to practice good hygiene with the aim of reducing the spread of these diseases, including the common cold, Influenza and COVID-19. These include:
It must be noted that persons belonging to vulnerable groups are more prone to severe outcomes if they contract COVID-19 and/or Influenza. Therefore, the elderly, pregnant women, immuno-compromised persons and those with chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are advised to exercise greater caution at this time. The Ministry said it will continue to monitor the situation and will update the public as necessary. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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