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8 more COVID-19 patients die
Posted: Sunday, May 9, 2021

8 more COVID-19 patients die, 233 more cases
The Health Ministry said in today's update that the deaths were that of one middle-aged male, three middle-aged women, two elderly women with comorbidities, one young adult male and one elderly female without comorbidities.

7 more die from COVID, death toll rises to 203
Inching closer to the 4,000-mark as total active cases reached 3,783 up to 4 pm on Saturday, public officials have continued to adopt drastic actions to force persons to stop congregating.

Young doctor dies suddenly
His death came hours after he was admitted with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and it is believed that a rapid deterioration of his condition led to his passing.

NWRHA CEO: Doctor who died did not work in public system

Mom dies of COVID, dad warded
...fearful their toddlers could end up parentless

TTPS extends condolences after cop dies at Couva Hospital

Police officer dies from covid19, family to get $25,000
There are 79 other officers with the virus and another 481 in quarantine after being exposed to people with the virus.

Prof Courtenay Bartholomew...
A giant in the medical field has died

BHP to start appraisal drilling in Calypso field by July
Already the company announced that the find is at least three and a half trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas, but the appraisal drilling will ensure that original estimates are correct and will give a better idea if the field is larger or smaller than originally thought.

T&T can become a financial centre
Pollard believes financial literacy from a young age introduced in secondary schools would help investors allay their fears. "It will curb that fear and that misconception of investing on the whole in stocks and bonds and create more sophisticated investors," he said.

$9m in face mask fines but no way to pay
In the past eight months, police issued over $9 million in tickets to people who were not wearing face masks or not wearing them properly, but the country is yet to collect a cent of it. Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi last week said those ticketed will be able to pay their fines by May 15.

Health Minister condemns "guinea pig" statements by Dr. Roodal Moonilal
All vaccines procured on behalf of the people of Trinidad and Tobago are selected based on the robust standards of the WHO and absolutely no COVID-19 vaccine will be administered without WHO approval. To date, all COVID-19 vaccines administered in Trinidad and Tobago have received Emergency Use License (EUL) under the WHO.

Goodbye Frankie
The tribute by Dr Rowley was read by Khan's widow, Laura Sewlal-Khan, at the service held at the Armalaya Presbyterian Church at Tunapuna.

Double blow for family as Franklin Khan's aunt dies at funeral

Promenade closed after minister's tears
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh's tears have moved Port of Spain Mayor Joel Martinez to act decisively to put an end to liming on the Brian Lara Promenade.
Effective immediately, the Promenade is entirely off-limits.

88-year-old among 20 arrested at recreation club in PoS



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