The Ministry of Health held its daily virtual Press Conference at 10am today (Tuesday 28th April 2020) to update the public on the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. Below are are the key points discussed today: - The following is the update on COVID-19 patients across the various facilities:
- Minister of Health, Terrence Deyalsingh, indicated that four (4) health care workers are currently residing at the NAPA facility with twelve (12) more persons to be added to the number shortly. These persons would have worked on and around COVID-19 patients but have NOT tested positive for the virus. They are being quarantined at the facility for two (2) weeks to ensure the safety of their families. - According to Minister Deyalsingh, at the start of the COVID-19 restrictions, only Elective Surgeries were postponed, whereas Emergency Surgeries continued as normal. However, the Minister said that after discussions, Elective Surgeries are set to begin again soon. - Minister Deyalsingh stated that four (4) ventilators are expected to be transported to Tobago from Trinidad later this week. - The Minister also indicated that he's been assured by the Minister of Finance that once requests for funding for the parallel healthcare system are made, it will be granted. Minister Deyalsingh stated that he sees no money troubles for the parallel system at this point in time. -Principal Medical Officer of Epidemiology, Dr. Naresh Nandram said that only certain tests have been recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and recognized by the Health Ministry. Of these, the “Gold Standard” diagnostic testing is what T&T has been using as opposed to the unreliable serological tests, however diagnostic testing requires highly trained staff, specialized laboratories and takes several hours to complete. - Dr. Nandram also indicated that the UWI testing site is currently in the final stage of verification and will be up and running soon. - Consultant/Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Mark West said that COVID-19 is a multi-faceted virus that affects several systems other than the respiratory system. In fact, several patients of all ages have presented with strokes and blood clots due to the virus. Dr. West also stated that due to the newness of the virus, there is no way of knowing yet, if COVID-19 has any long term effects on the body. Watch the Press Conference below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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