The Ministry of Health and Wellness late Saturday May 22, 2021 received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 10 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a batch of 109 samples taken on May 18, 2021 and processed on May 21, 2021.

All of these new cases were seen at various community respiratory clinics where they were assessed and tested for COVID-19. In-keeping with the national COVID-19 testing protocol, these individuals were placed in home quarantine by healthcare practitioners while awaiting the return of their COVID-19 test results. Arrangements have since been made to place them in isolation. The contact tracing for these new cases is underway.

The Ministry of Health also received confirmation of the recovery of 9 individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 bringing the total number of active cases in country to date to 238. Presently, one of the active requires critical care at the Respiratory Hospital. The new cases bring the total number of cases diagnosed in country to date to 4945.

As of May 21, 2021 a total of 27, 395 individuals have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 17, 902 individuals have received the second dose. The Ministry of Health continues the COVID-19 vaccination drive catering to the general population (18 years and older) for the first dose as well as individuals receiving the second dose of the vaccine. These individuals are encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves, family, loved ones and others from the COVID-19 virus.