Major Event Timeline
01-May-2022
The Ministry of Attorney General and Legal Affairs has provided an update to the Public Health Regulations, 2021 – in effect from 12 May 2021 to 4 July 2021
See ArticleThe Ministry of Attorney General and Legal Affairs has published the details of the SoE, captured in the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2021
See ArticleT&T’s President, Her Excellency PAULA-MAE WEEKES, O.R.T.T. has today proclaimed that T&T is now in a State of Emergency.
See Article165 more patients discharged brings the total recoveries to 10065
See ArticleThe Principal Medical Officer, Institutions, Dr. Maryam Abdool-Richards announced that T&T’s parallel health system is almost at capacity. Two field hospitals coming online in the coming weeks.
See ArticlePrime Minister, the Honourable Dr Keith Rowley, announced further lockdown: an indefinite State of Emergency, commencing at midnight!
See Article565 new cases push the number of active cases to 5214
See ArticleAs cases continue to spike, adjustments to the public health ordinance has been made to combat it. These will take effect from April 30th until May 23rd
See Article81 new cases today pushes the total active to 1023
See ArticleA variant of concern was detected in a local sample from a patient in the Nariva/Mayaro County today
See ArticlePersons over 60 with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and frontline workers will be vaccinated today. Only Only 16,800 doses out of the received 33,600 will be administered since the vaccine is a two-dose vaccine
See ArticleSamples taken on March 23 contained the Variant of Concern B117 (UK Variant)
See ArticleToday, Trinidad and Tobago received 33,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility, a global effort between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Gavi, UNICEF, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO)
See Article18 new cases today pushes the total positive to 8004 with 254 currently active
See ArticleIt's been one year since the first reported case in T&T and a lot has changed
See ArticleVariant B117 is the UK variant and is more easily transmitted than the previous strain. The individual was immediately placed in state quarantine on arrival to T&T
See ArticleThree new deaths have been recorded today, bringing the total number to 101 deaths in T&T
See ArticleToday, 58 more people have been reported as positive which carries the total case count to 5021
See ArticleThis afternoon the number of cases crossed 1000 with 77 new cases reported on this day.
See ArticleTwenty-two new cases were reported today bringing the total case count to 519
See ArticleAn adult male with pre-existing medical conditions has died from the virus. This bring the total number of deaths to 11
See ArticleThere are 13 active cases in Tobago. Two are pending epidemiological investigation and three are primary contacts of recently positive COVID-19 cases
See ArticleDue to the speed of spread of the virus, restrictions have been put into effect again. SEA is still carded for August 20th
See ArticleThe ministry announced 19 new cases with 6 cases from private labs, 8 pending epidemiological investigation and 1 was a primary contact of a patient with the virus
See ArticleThe 6pm update today registered a total of 210 cases all of which are pending epidemiological investigation. The country currently sits at 67 active cases
See ArticleA primary school in Princes Town was closed after a staff member was found to be in contact with a COVID-19 case. This causes concern for SEA students at that school.
See ArticleAnother primary school closes as members are concerned that they may have contracted the virus from a pupil's relative.
See ArticleAuthorities are still investigating how patient '139' has contracted the virus. A primary contact of patient 139 has visited two branches of Pennywise Cosmetics and an FCB ATM. These locations have been closed for sanitation
See ArticleT&T has two new cases of COVID19 bringing the total up to 139. The origin of one of the two cases is unclear and due for epidemiological study.
See ArticleT&T has one new case of COVID-19. This was imported from a member of family that was recently allowed to return to the country
See ArticleT&T's last patient with COVID19 has been discharged from the Caura hospital. There are no active cases of COVID19 at this time.
See ArticleThe last patient being treated for the virus at the Caura hospital has been discharged. There are no active cases of COVID19 in T&T at this time
See ArticlePrime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has announced three main phases by which the country will reopen following the shutting down of businesses to combat COVID-19.
See ArticleDr. Rowley has stated that medical experts have advised that they need at least two more weeks to conduct surveillance testing before the country can be comfortably open.
See ArticleFrom Monday 20 April, 2020 hardware stores, including electrical and plumbing establishments, shall only be open for sales to the public on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. This measure shall remain in place until April 30, 2020.
See ArticleThe lockdown has been extended till April 30th with additional restrictions. Most notably all restaurants and food services will close completely and religious gatherings reduced to five.
See ArticleThe number of people allowed in a social gathering has been reduced to five following a statement made by the Minister of National Security. This remains in effect till April 20th.
See ArticleThis is where the person has no history of recent travel or contact with any positive case
See ArticleThere will be a chartered flight to the USA from Trinidad on Wednesday 1st April. Call 1 (603) 929 9300 or send an e-mail to ClientServices@PJSGroup.com to book. Since this is a charter flight; the cost of a ticket will be substantially higher than typical commercial fares.
See ArticleTrinidad and Tobago reports first discharged person that was infected with the COVID-19 virus.
See ArticleOn midnight Sunday 29th, the country will go into lockdown where only essential activities will be permissible. This is not a state of emergency. Lockdown ends on 15th April.
See ArticleA statement issued on this night by Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh has confirmed the death of an elderly male patient. This marks the first death casued by the COVID-19 virus in T&T.
See ArticleResident of T&T has contracted the virus from a person who was in contact with a person who contracted COVID-19 abroad.
See ArticleMinister of National Security Stuart Young has issued a travel ban on persons in and out of Trinidad and Tobago. Only cargo planes carrying food and pharmaceuticals are allowed. The restriction is effective as of 22nd March, 2020 at 12:00AM
See ArticleAll schools have been closed until April 20th, 2020. A restriction has been placed on the number of persons that can be in an enclosed space at the same time. That number is 25.
See ArticleThe first case of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in Trinidad and Tobago.
See ArticleWhat is COVID-19 and why is it dangerous?
COVID-19 is an infectious, respiratory disease caused by a recently discovered coronavirus (SARA-CoV-2). In March 2020, the WHO officially labelled this disease as a pandemic due to its widespread transmission.
The majority of persons infected, will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without the need for special treatment. Elderly persons, and those with underlying medical issues such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more susceptible to developing serious illnesses.
To prevent and slow transmission of this disease, it is essential that persons educate themselves about this disease and take the necessary precautions listed by the WHO; of washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently and avoid touching your face. There is currently no vaccine or medical treatment for COVID-19.
Sources:Yale Medicine and WHO
Social distancing, isolation and quarantine
- Social Distancing- Intentionally increasing the physical space between people and reducing contact with others to avoid the spread of illness. The WHO has recommended maintaining a distance of at least 1 meter.
- Isolation- The separation of a person infected with a highly contagious illness from those who are not infected.
- Quarantine- A federal law, whereby the government places infected persons on a lockdown, therefore they are not allowed to leave the location they have been designated.
- Self-quarantine- Purposefully isolating oneself if there is a possibility you were exposed to the virus and are at risk of infecting others.
Sources:Hopkins Medicine and NPR