Tag Archives: Trinidad

Trinidad: COVID-positive patients in hospital down to 3

[ad_1] (Trinidad Express) There are only three COVID-positive patients in hospital as of Sunday night. Of the five being treated at the Couva Hospital over the weekend, two were released yesterday. This is the update from the Health Ministry as at 10p.m. Sunday. Number of samples submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for […]

Trinidad nurses want $1M COVID death payout

[ad_1] (Trinidad Guardian) The T&T Registered Nurses’ Association (TTRNA) is asking the Government to consider a $1 million payout in the event any nurse loses their life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The request comes in the wake of the death of head nurse Merlene Placide at the Caura Hospital last week. While Placide’s death was […]

Trinidad and Tobago COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Update # 135

[ad_1] Port-of-Spain, April 24, 2020:   As part of the national drive to safeguard the health of the Trinidad and Tobago population in the face of the global COVID-19 outbreak, the Ministry of Health continues to provide up-to-date information on the country’s status in this regard. As of the night of Friday, 24th April, 2020 the Ministry of Health reports the following:    […]

Trinidadians are adopting more pets to during isolation amid COVID-19 pandemic

[ad_1] (Trinidad Guardian) Toilet and cleaning supplies are not the only things in high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the Stay-at-Home policy in effect, many people have decided to get a furry companion during isolation. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in the last two months […]

Homeward bound: T&T nationals return home

[ad_1] Thirty-three Trinidad and Tobago nationals stranded in Barbados by the COVID-19 virus are at the Grantley Adams International Airport to return home today. The group’s attorney  Prakash Ramadhar said yesterday that Minister of National Security Stuart Young had granted the group an exemption allowing entry after much deliberation last evening. The 33 nationals, who […]

My experience with covid196

[ad_1] Features Newsday 6 Minutes Ago Janya Harrington relaxes at home. In an essay, Janya, who goes to The Athenian Presecondary School, writes about how her life has changed because of covid19. – Janya Harrington The novel coronavirus, also known as covid19, is a virus that has been suggested to have originated in Wuhan, China. […]

Govt to pay 3 of 4 security firms hired for covid19 patrols

[ad_1] News Ken Chee Hing Just Now Security officers belonging to Proteceive Agency Ltd drive to Woodbrook on patrol on Wednesday. – Ayanna Kinsale National Security Minister Stuart Young said Government will pay three of the four security companies hired by the state to assist police, for the two days of patrol work they completed.The […]

Trinidad cops plan crackdown on COVID parties

[ad_1] (Trinidad Guardian) Police Commissioner Gary Griffith yesterday called on people to cancel the COVID parties they have been planning. Griffith said they had information that several “COVID parties” were being planned for this Easter weekend across the country, but warned they should be shelved since police will be cracking down on this. Police are […]

COVID-19 cases reach 100 in Trinidad & Tobago

[ad_1] (Trinidad Express) As of Friday night, the Health Ministry reports the following: Number of samples submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing for COVID-19 – 722 Number of samples which have tested positive -100 Number of deaths – 6 Number of persons discharged – 1 The Ministry of Health provides the […]

Covid19 giving extempo a global space

[ad_1] Features Yvonne Webb 7 Hrs Ago Brian London – Gary Cardinez The coronavirus pandemic seems to have given the art of extempo a global space. Extempo Monarch Brian London said a global extempo challenge issued by him and his friend Andrew Baker Jr, who is from St Maarten, has given new life and respect […]