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Trinidad and Tobago recorded its highest daily number of covid19 deaths on Tuesday, after 23 people died of the virus. The figures have pushed the number of deaths to 317. The Ministry of Health, announcing the grim occurrence in its 4 pm update, said there have been 601 new covid19 cases, from samples taken between … Continue reading Covid19 daily death toll hits a new high

THE PARALLEL healthcare system is now at 84 per cent occupancy, and health officials are concerned that traditional healthcare facilities may soon suffer the consequences of this. As of Wednesday morning, the High Dependency Unit (HDU) was 100 per cent occupied and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) was 77 per cent full. Principal medical officer … Continue reading [UPDATED] Covid19 healthcare system filled to 84% capacity

THERE was a smooth and orderly start to the rollout of the Sinopharm covid19 vaccination drive in South Trinidad on Friday. The Chinese government donated 100,000 doses of the vaccine to Trinidad and Tobago and the supplies arrived around 1 am on Wednesday. At the Health Ministry’s press conference later that day, Health Minister Terrence … Continue reading Smooth start to Sinopharm vaccine rollout in South

Panicky customers rushing to buy oxygen tanks had to be put on waiting lists this week as a spike in demand for medical oxygen caused a shortage which suppliers are scrambling to fill. As covid19 cases rise, suppliers are complaining of hoarding and panic-buying as they said more stock is coming. Stephen Aboud, managing director … Continue reading Oxygen tank customers put on waiting list