Covid tally: MoH confirms 36th fatality in September, with 2,459 active cases

Trinidad and Tobago suffered two Covid-19 related deaths today, as the Ministry of Health reported the passing of a male and an elderly male—both with co-morbidities. The country has suffered 36 deaths in September and 58 since the onset of the novel coronavirus.

At present, there are 2,459 active cases of the virus in the twin island republic. Since March, there have been 3,327 positive results from 25,042 unique patient tests.

Trinidad and Tobago vs Covid-19 (in numbers)

Local infections of Covid-19 in first wave (27 March to 26 April)

• 50 cases in 31 days with 8 deaths.

Local infections of Covid-19 in second wave (20 July to 17 August)

• 436 cases in 29 days with 4 deaths.

Local infections of Covid-19 since gov’t roll-backs (18 August to 13 September)

• 2,350 cases in 26 days with 41 deaths.

Local infections of Covid-19 since renewed roll-backs (16 September)

• 285 cases in 3 days with 5 deaths.

The Ministry of Health reminds members of the public to adhere to the ‘new normal’ and:

• Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when you go out in public;
• Keep your distance from others (six feet);
• Stay home if you are ill;
• Clean then sanitise surfaces, such as tabletops, door knobs and cell phones;
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitiser;
• Cough into a tissue or into the crook of your elbow;
• Avoid touching your face.

Persons are urged to call Covid-19 hotline numbers: 877-WELL, 87-SWRHA or 877-3742 (Trinidad) and 800-HEAL (Tobago) if they feel unwell; or they can report a possible breach of Covid-19 regulations by calling 555, or sending messages—inclusive of photographs and videos—to the Police App or via Whats App to 482-GARY.

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