By Sue-Ann Wayow
THERE are now 46 active Covid-19 cases in Tobago.
And the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) through its Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development is advising Tobagonians to not panic but instead be extra vigilant in observing all health protocols.
At 10.30am on Monday, the THA reported that there were no new cases reported and one less active Covid-19. The total number for cases for the island stood at 237 with two deaths.
As of 4pm on Sunday, Trinidad had 2,506 active cases.
The Division’s Secretary Tracy Davidson-Celestine in a media release on Monday said, “While it is an extremely frustrating time for the public, it is also a trying and tense time for health services, the Division and the Government as we battle to create a balance between survival of our people and survival of the economy. It is in fact difficult to achieve both in this instance, therefore saving lives will always take first priority.”
She said there will be dire consequences if the health systems were allowed to become overwhelmed.
“So far we have managed to continue with normal health services even while many countries cannot even offer the basics. If we don’t have the public support and buy-in, the separation of pathways that we now enjoy will become a thing of the past,” Davidson-Celestine added.
The division is also advising the public to pay close attention to science as it is the “only way to chart course out of this pandemic.”
