Trinidad and Tobago’s health authorities have warned of a possible increase in COVID-19 cases following the Christmas holidays and increased movement of people over the festive period.
T&T’s Principal Medical Officer-Institutions at the Ministry of Health, Dr Maryam Abdool-Richards, said that in addition to increased movement, there is generally a larger demand across the healthcare system following the Yuletide season.
“This coincides with the 14-to-21-day period from the start of increased movement for the Christmas festivities. And yes, we appreciate that some of you were fully vaccinated but there was increased movement that coincides and correlates with the Christmas season.”
The latest figures released by Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Health show that since March 2020, the country has recorded 2,914 deaths and over 92, 000 positive infections from the virus.
Abdool-Richards urged people who experience symptoms to seek medical attention early and take up the offer of vaccination.
