ABOUT 20 Trinidad and Tobago soldiers who performed during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II have tested positive for Covid-19 and are quarantined in England.
A relative of one positive person said they were being kept at the Pirbright Military Camp, 30 miles west of London.
There are also three civilians in the contingent and Colonel Keston Charles who led the soldiers has stayed back with the positive persons.
One relative said that the majority of soldiers seem to have only mild symptoms and will be tested for Covid-19 again on Tuesday.
The people in quarantine said they are receiving very little information and have difficulty contacting relatives since there was very limited access to Wifi, people close to the situation told AZP News.
The positive cases were discovered when they took the required antigen tests to return to Trinidad.
An official statement by Communications Officer of the T&T Defence Force Lt Sherron Manswell noted: “A The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra participated at Her Majesty the Queen Jubilee Celebrations and were highly praised for their performances at the event.
“A contingent of the Defence Force Steel Orchestra will return today (Thursday 19 May 2022) and the second contingent will return next week.”
A relative told AZP News that there was a contingent of 50 people who went to participate in the Platinum Jubilee and all travelled on one bus while in London.
He said concerns were raised that no one wore masks when they arrived since that law had been repealed.
He noted, however, that Paula-Mae Weekes and her entourage all had on masks when they visited the T&T troupe before the performances for the Queen.
He said masks were required when the troupe attended a function at the T&T Embassy in London.
On Sunday, the Queen, 96, received a standing ovation when she arrived at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at the castle arena.
One of those performances included a musical contribution by the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force steelband.
The BBC report stated, “The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force’s steel drum troupe performed a rhythmic version of Abba’s Dancing Queen – which the Queen appeared to enjoy.”
Communications advisor to the President, Cheryl Lala told AZP News on Thursday, that President Weekes was in good health and back at the office.
Meanwhile, relatives of some of the persons in quarantine at Pirbright said they were told that a return flight has been scheduled for next Tuesday.
Covid-19 Positive: T&T Soldiers who Played for the Queen
By Prior Beharry
ABOUT 20 Trinidad and Tobago soldiers who performed during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II have tested positive for Covid-19 and are quarantined in England.
A relative of one positive person said they were being kept at the Pirbright Military Camp, 30 miles west of London.
There are also three civilians in the contingent and Colonel Keston Charles who led the soldiers has stayed back with the positive persons.
One relative said that the majority of soldiers seem to have only mild symptoms and will be tested for Covid-19 again on Tuesday.
The people in quarantine said they are receiving very little information and have difficulty contacting relatives since there was very limited access to Wifi, people close to the situation told AZP News.
The positive cases were discovered when they took the required antigen tests to return to Trinidad.
An official statement by Communications Officer of the T&T Defence Force Lt Sherron Manswell noted: “A The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra participated at Her Majesty the Queen Jubilee Celebrations and were highly praised for their performances at the event.
“A contingent of the Defence Force Steel Orchestra will return today (Thursday 19 May 2022) and the second contingent will return next week.”
A relative told AZP News that there was a contingent of 50 people who went to participate in the Platinum Jubilee and all travelled on one bus while in London.
He said concerns were raised that no one wore masks when they arrived since that law had been repealed.
He noted, however, that Paula-Mae Weekes and her entourage all had on masks when they visited the T&T troupe before the performances for the Queen.
He said masks were required when the troupe attended a function at the T&T Embassy in London.
On Sunday, the Queen, 96, received a standing ovation when she arrived at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at the castle arena.
One of those performances included a musical contribution by the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force steelband.
The BBC report stated, “The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force’s steel drum troupe performed a rhythmic version of Abba’s Dancing Queen – which the Queen appeared to enjoy.”
Communications advisor to the President, Cheryl Lala told AZP News on Thursday, that President Weekes was in good health and back at the office.
Meanwhile, relatives of some of the persons in quarantine at Pirbright said they were told that a return flight has been scheduled for next Tuesday.
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