The Ministry of Health and Wellness late Monday May 31, 2021 received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 5 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a total of 92 samples taken on May 28, 2021 to May 29, 2021. These samples were processed on May 30, 2021.

These individuals 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, they were each placed in home quarantine by healthcare practitioners while awaiting the return of their COVID-19 test results. Arrangements have since been made to place these newly diagnosed individuals in isolation. The contact tracing for these new cases is underway.

Confirmation was also received of the recovery of 30 individuals bringing the total number of active cases in country to date to 163. Presently, one of the active cases is requiring critical care at the Respiratory Hospital. The new cases bring the total number of cases diagnosed in country to date to 5072.

As of May 29, 2021 a total of 28, 118 individuals have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 18, 653 individuals have received the second dose. Today Tuesday, June 1, 2021 the health team will be administering the COVID-19 vaccine at the Philip Marcellin Grounds and Daren Sammy Cricket Grounds. Individuals 18 years and older for the first dose of the vaccine and individuals receiving the second dose of the vaccine can take advantage and access this service at these vaccination sites. The Ministry of Health encourages all to get vaccinated to protect themselves, family, loved ones and others from the COVID-19 virus.

Let us all continue practicing the infection prevention and control measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. - Wash your hands frequently using soap and flowing water - Wear a mask in public places and ensure it covers the mouth, chin and nose - Maintain a physical distance from others - Use a bleach solution to sanitize frequently touched surfaces and frequently handled objects - Avoid contact with other people who have flu-like symptoms - If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, keep away from others and seek medical care

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue providing updates to the public as new information becomes available. For more information please contact the Office of the Chief Medical Officer or the Epidemiology Unit, at 468-5309/468-5317 respectively.