25th May 2021
St Lucia records 15 new cases of COVID-19
By Ministry of health
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During the period May 22, 2021, to May 23, 2021, a total of 400 COVID-19 tests were conducted at the Ezra Long Laboratory.
From these samples, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation of 15 new cases of COVID-19.
• May 22, 2021: 238 tests conducted with 10 positives
• May 23, 2021: 162 tests conducted with 5 positives
All of these newly diagnosed 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, they were each placed in home quarantine by healthcare practitioners while awaiting the return of their test results. Arrangements have since been made to place these individuals in isolation. The contact tracing for these new cases is underway.
Confirmation was also received of the recovery of 49 individuals bringing the total number of active cases in country to date to 204. Presently, one of the active cases is requiring critical care at the Respiratory Hospital. The new cases bring the total number of cases diagnosed in country to date to 4,960.
As of May 22, 2021, a total of 27,507 individuals have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 17,969 individuals have received the second dose of the vaccine. Today Tuesday, May 25, 2021, the health team will be administering the COVID-19 vaccine at the Vigie Sports Complex, Philip Marcellin Grounds and the Daren Sammy Cricket Grounds.
The COVID-19 vaccination drive will cater to the general population for the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as those receiving the second dose of the vaccine.
The Ministry of Health continues to emphasize the importance of 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.
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