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92 Covid cases reported Monday
Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2020

92 Covid cases reported Monday

COVID HORROR
A stage three cancer patient has tested positive for Covid-19, along with her stroke-stricken father, 10-month-old niece and four other family members.

10-month baby, entire family COVID-positive
The 10-month-old daughter of a Freeport woman who works at a private medical facility is one of the nation's newest cases of COVID-19.

'The virus can run through the entire population if...'
"We are not yet at the middle, we are still at the beginning." These were the words of the Minister of Health Terrance Deyalsingh on Monday, when speaking about Trinidad and Tobago's status in the COVID-19 pandemic.

MoH: Private companies can access covid19 guidelines
Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh said at the Ministry of Health's virtual press briefing on Monday that the guidelines were sent out to private businesses through the chambers of commerce.

Minister Cox wants to digitise, improve access to social services

PM out quarantine, Browne being sworn-in today

Former supporters continue criticism ahead of Kamla's appointment today
UNC activists yesterday added that the UNC under her leadership won more votes in the recent general election as a party on its own and without ties to other parties than the UNC did in 2015 when it was part of the People's Partnership (PP) coalition. They noted Persad-Bissessar won the UNC's leadership polls with increasing votes since 2010 when she bested UNC founder Basdeo Panday. They said she increased votes in 2015 against Roodal Moonilal 's challenge and in 2017 against Christine Newallo-Hosein's and they saw no reason for her to resign.

Rowley responds to 'trip to New York' claim
"This piece of public mischief originated from the same source of political misconduct which dogged the country for the last five years. It is to be disregarded and dismissed for what it is, misinformation aimed at disrupting the peace, quiet and good order in our country," stated the post.

RHA: Staff member has covid19, but Sangre Grande hospital up and running
But CEO of the Eastern Regional Health Authority Ronald Tsoi-a-Fatt said despite this, and several other people being quarantined as primary contacts, "We haven't been overwhelmed with a number of cases of staff being positive affecting our operations at Sangre Grande."

UDeCOTT, Brydens staff members test positive for covid19

Fisherman charged with breaching covid19 regulation
Fisherman Dale Percy appeared before the Scarborough Magistrates Court on Monday charged with breaching covid19 regulations.

Businessman still hurt by ordeal of being stranded
"Even to date, it is almost three weeks, I can't go to work. I am lost. I can't find myself. I just can't relate, is like I am numb. It is like a bad dream. It had changed me to see that I had to fight to come back home," Manocha said.

Ministry considers laptops for online classes

Clean-up operations continue after floods in Mayaro, Rio Claro

COP calls for full disclosure on TTHTI
The Congress of the People (COP) said it has noted with great concern the ongoing comments both in the mainstream media as well as social media platforms concerning the imminent closure of the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI).

Dumas pays tribute to 'stalwart' Bessie Carrington
Dumas said TT has lost another stalwart and lauded the hard work and dedication she displayed as a former solicitor general.

Relatives of man shot by police in San Juan want to know more
"As I understand it, he just finished checking his common-law-wife and he was stuck in traffic. He didn't have his driver's permit or insurance on him, so he tried to escape the police and that's when they started chasing him," she said.

Grieving wife: My husband was no bomb-maker
As homicide detectives continue their search for the killers of retired chemist Veji Boodoo and his sons Shreedharshan and Vidharshan, his wife says they were not religious extremists.

Target met: Thema raises funds for coconut vendor's surgery
A plea for help on social media by prominent gymnast Thema Williams has seen TT$1,900 raised for a surgical procedure.

THA plants 2,500 trees along Tobago's north-east coastline
The Tobago House of Assembly's (THA) Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment (DIQE) said a total of 2,500 trees were planted along Tobago's north-east coastline over the past couple years.

Trincity couple held, arms and ammunition seized
In conducting an anti-crime exercise, officers of the North Eastern Division Task Force went to the couple's home armed with a search warrant.




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