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148 deaths in 17 days Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
May sets another grim COVID milestone...148 deaths in 17 days These startling statistics make May 2021 now deadlier than all of 2020. The 148 deaths recorded thus far, eclipse the total death toll for 2020, which was 127.
Tobago records 25 new COVID-19 cases A total of 5,026 samples have been submitted to the Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA) and other local sites to test for COVID-19, with 338 samples testing positive.
China's Sinopharm vaccines are here The WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization recommends the use of BIBP vaccine as 2 doses (0.5 ml) given intramuscularly. The WHO recommends an interval of 3–4 weeks between the first dose and the second dose.
The Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine: What you need to know
PM contacts US President directly about vaccines "On Monday, I met with the US charge d'affaires of the embassy here in Port of Spain, a direct personal meeting to follow up on the scaling-up initiative that President Biden has announced, and again, very targeted advocacy continues. The Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs has been following up and supporting consistently with high-level contacts via our mission in Washington, DC, and the ambassador there has been fully mobilised and tasked to follow up specifically on this new vaccine initiative."
Senate passes pepper spray bill The bill says a person may only "manufacture, produce, import, export, divert, sell or distribute" pepper spray with an import permit from the Commissioner of Police or "purchase, acquire or have in his possession" pepper spray only if he holds a permit.
Trade Minister to investigate rush for cement, price-gouging A bag of cement is around $40 but in the last two weeks, customers have taken to social media complaining about paying as much as $100 per bag.
Oxygen tank customers put on waiting list 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.
Church elder dies from COVID Ragbir, 41, worked at Massy Gas Products and was a former student of Couva East Secondary School. His death was reported on Monday, when T&T recorded a total of 294 COVID-19 deaths.
'Don't shame public into obeying COVID protocols' She said people are more likely to resist messages if they feel like they are being shamed.
Defiant woman discards police ticket Police officers had a tough time dealing with a woman at the top of High Street, San Fernando, who was ticketed for not wearing her mask properly. The woman was at first warned but after the warning, she crossed the street and started smoking which is a violation of the public health regulations.
Tobago bar owner, cashier charged with breaching regulations The owner, Brian Davidson, 52, of Hope and cashier Troy Lindsay, 40, also of Hope, were both arrested and charged for operating the restaurant and bar in contravention of the public health regulations.
Seven, including minor, fined for breaking curfew in Tobago On Tuesday, the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development recorded 25 new covid19 cases in Tobago – the island's highest total in 24 hours. Active cases on the island reached 94 – also a record.
Pre-school teacher takes immense financial hit Sighing exhaustedly, she said, "Wow! It's hard…it's hard. Because I mean, I'm accustomed doing my thing on my own, basically. And now, with all this education that I have and all the skills that I have, with this pandemic, I am rendered practically useless," Charles contended.
Massy Stores closed Sunday for National Day of Prayer Massy Stores will be closing all of its supermarket locations for the National Day of Prayer which takes place on May 23, 2021.
Sparrow's son dies at 39 His sister, singer Karen Francisco, said Sergio died at the home he was staying at in Port of Spain.
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