THERE are no confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Ministry of Health stated that that as of Wednesday afternoon, 25 samples were sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing for COVID-19 and all returned negative.
In a release, it stated, “The Ministry will continue to provide accurate information to the public in a timely fashion. The public is therefore urged to disregard and avoid sharing all unconfirmed, misleading and/or false information about COVID-19 (formerly Novel Coronavirus).”
It also asked the public to observe the following personal hygiene measures to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19:
- Wash your hands properly with soap and water use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if water and soap are not available
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
- Dispose of tissue immediately after using
- Cough and sneeze into the crook of your elbow if you do not have a tissue
- Avoid touching your face
- Stay home if you are ill
- Avoid close contact with people who have flu-like symptoms
