7 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded from a total of 180 samples taken during the period April 9, 2021 to April 11, 2021.
Monday April 12, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 7 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a total of 180 samples taken during the period April 9, 2021 to April 11, 2021. These samples were processed on April 11, 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 one of these individuals in home quarantine while awaiting the return of their test results. Arrangements have since been made to place these newly diagnosed individuals in isolation. The contact tracing for these new cases is underway.
Confirmation was also received of the recovery of 5 individuals bringing the total number of active cases in country to date to 107. Presently, one of the active cases requires critical care at the Respiratory Hospital. The new cases bring the total number of cases diagnosed in country to date to 4355.
As of April 9, 2021 a total of 23, 257 individuals have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 9 individuals have received the second dose. Tomorrow Tuesday, April 13, 2021 the health team will be administering the COVID-19 vaccine at the Philip Marcellin Grounds, Daren Sammy Cricket Grounds and the Jacmel Wellness Centre. Everyone interested in getting vaccinated are encouraged to pre-register ahead of time via the online platform
https://hmi.govt.lc/ or at the Community Wellness Centre nearest to you.
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.
For more information please contact the Office of the Chief Medical Officer or the Epidemiology Unit, at 468-5309/468-5317 respectively