While the elderly population is the most vulnerable group to the debilitating effects of COVID-19, the Venezuelan migrant population is arguably the most vulnerable group to the virus’ economic effects.
As the days go by and the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, so too are business owners who are also concerned about their revenue and maintaining the employment of staff.
A police officer working within the confines of Parliament has tested positive for COVID-19.
Despite an appeal by Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley for understanding and tolerance towards persons recovering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), residents of Brooklyn Settlement, Sangre Grande, remained adamant yesterday that they do not want them in their community.
The widow of Tobago’s first COVID-19 victim says her husband died and was buried by the State before she got a chance to say goodbye.
Healthcare workers who have been treating persons with COVID-19 have also tested positive for the virus, Chief Medical Officer Dr Roshan Parasram confirmed yesterday. But one of the CMO’s biggest concerns now is preventing local spread.
Soldiers were yesterday sent in to assist police in keeping the peace as preparation on the former Aging at Home building continued apace at Bridge Road, Brooklyn Settlement, Sangre Grande.
Relatives of the latest COVID-19 fatality are not sure whether he caught the virus before he was sent to the Scarborough General Hospital or not. This is because the Moriah man initially sought treatment at the institution for another medical issue and not the flu-like symptoms associated with the virus.
Arima Mayor Lisa Morris-Julian is urging the public to stop stealing the cleaning agents being dispensed at the Arima Market to help them sanitise against COVID-19 while using the facility.
An appeal is being made to members of the public to desist from spreading rumours on social media about the country’s fifth COVID-19 fatality Victor Mootiram and his family. A close friend of the family, using her Facebook name Abbey KC, told Guardian Media yesterday that several false WhatsApp voice notes have been causing Mootiram’s family more grief and stress during this difficult time.
Police Commissioner Gary Griffith has launched an investigation into a fiery protest staged by residents in Sangre Grande on Friday night, ahead of a batch of recovering COVID-19 patients being taken into the area.
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh is reassuring the public that they will not be endangered in any way by the operations of step-down facilities or holding bays currently being set up across the country to house patients recovering from COVID-19 before they are discharged from the State’s care.