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In case you missed it, here are the Key Points from the Media Conference hosted by Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley- Friday July 31st, 2020.
Dr Rowley announced the following changes: Government has decided to reduce the number of persons who can gather in public spaces in a bid to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This as the presence of COVID-19 clusters now exist in Trinidad and Tobago. Congregation in public spaces will now be reduced to groups
August 3, 2020
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In case you missed it, here are the Key Points from the Virtual Media Conference held on Wednesday 29th July, 2020.
Minister of Health, Terrence Deyalsingh, dismissed rumours that are circulating that the Chief Medical Officer has resigned and is at odds with the Government. Minister Deyalsingh addressed issues his Ministry is facing with contact tracing and explained that persons are being uncooperative and hostile towards Health Officials. He implored citizens to bear with the questions
August 3, 2020
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In case you missed it, here are the Key Points from the Virtual Media Conference on COVID-19 held on Monday July 27th, 2020
Principal Medical Officer – Epidemiology, Dr. Naresh Nandram, confirmed that the most recent COVID-19 case is a 43 year old man who presented at the Arima District Health Facility. Officials became aware of this case last night and have begun investigations. There are at least 8 persons in this household (3 adult males, 3 adult
July 29, 2020
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In case you missed it, here are the Key Points from the Virtual Media Conference held on Saturday July 25th, 2020
Five people directly related to Case #142 have now tested Positive for COVID-19. They include three children in the same household. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh confirmed that the Maraval RC School had to be closed because the parents of a child in this household allowed the child to attend school while ill on Monday, Tuesday
July 27, 2020
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In case you missed it, here are the Key Points from the Virtual Media Conference held on Saturday July 18th 2020
-The Minister of Health, Terrence Deyalsingh, opened by announcing that the public health regulations are in the process of being amended and from Monday July 20th, Bars will be allowed to open till 10PM. -Minister Deyalsingh also addressed the breakdown of public gathering protocols on Nomination Day and asks Campaign Managers and Candidates on both
July 20, 2020
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In case you missed it, here are the Key Points from the Virtual Media Conference held on Wednesday 15th July, 2020.
The Minister of Health, Terrence Deyalsingh, announced that T&T will be allowed equitable access to Covid-19 vaccinations when they become available. The Minister of National Security, Stuart Young gave an update on the status of the repatriation process currently underway. Minister Young indicated that this afternoon 76 T&T nationals are scheduled to return from Grenada
July 16, 2020
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In case you missed it, here are the Key Points from the Media Conference hosted by Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley- Monday 13th July, 2020
Dr Rowley said approximately 10,000 persons have requested exemptions to return to Trinidad and Tobago. He said as of July 11, 2020 the Ministry of National Security has granted approximately 4,515 exemptions since the borders were closed on March 23rd, 2020. Nationals have been repatriated from Guyana, Venezuela, Suriname, Barbados, Cruise ships, Cuba, St Marteen,
July 14, 2020
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In case you missed it, here are the Key Points from today’s Virtual Media Conference on COVID-19 – Saturday July 11th 2020
To date, 4,515 exemptions have been granted for TT Nationals to return home. National Security Minister Stuart Young confirmed that over 200 Nationals are next on the list to return home. They include 79 TT Nationals in Grenada and some TT Nationals in Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East. Minister Young has
July 13, 2020
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In case you missed it, here are the Key Points from today’s Virtual Media Conference – Wednesday 1st July, 2020.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parasram gave a clinical update on the status of Covid-19 in T&T. He said that at present, there are 7 persons hospitalized at the Caura Hospital Facility. With regards to the Parallel Health Care system, there are currently 551 in quarantine facilities. Dr. Parasram gave a breakdown of these facilities,
July 4, 2020