Today Friday March 5, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation of 29 new cases of COVID-19 from the Ezra Long Laboratory. These results are from a batch of 184 samples taken on March 3, 2021 and processed on March 4, 2021.
All of 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, healthcare practitioners placed each of these individuals in home quarantine while awaiting the return of their test results. Arrangements have been made for the placement of these individuals into isolation. The contact tracing for these new cases is underway. The new cases bring the total number of cases diagnosed in country to date to 3843.
Confirmation was also received of the recovery of 13 individuals bringing the total number of active cases in country to date to 338. At present, two of the individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 are requiring critical care at the Respiratory Hospital.
Today the Ministry of Health also reports two COVID-19 related deaths bringing the total number of deaths in country to date to 45. Death #44 is a 64 year old female from the Castries district with underlying medical illness. Death #45 is a 91 year old male from the Castries district with underlying medical illness. The Ministry of Health extends condolences to the families and loved ones of these individuals.
Every citizen is reminded to 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.