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Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh confirmed there will be a virtual meeting with regional/international stakeholders on Wednesday 5th August 2020 to discuss the financing and policy allocations for vaccines, as well as therapeutics and diagnostics to treat with COVID-19. Minister Deyalsingh called for cooperation from the public in assisting officials in their contact tracing efforts. He

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

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

-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

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

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,

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