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Pandemic of poverty
Posted: Monday, May 24, 2021
Pandemic of poverty
No work, no income for many as Covid restrictions tighten
Mounting debt stifles funeral homes during pandemic
At the beginning of the pandemic it was mandated that all covid19 patients' bodies should be cremated, but that policy changed. But now, with the increase in cases and deaths, funeral homes are considering reverting strictly to cremation.
Health Ministry records 573 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths
In this evening's update, the Ministry said 10 more people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died, with an additional 573 positive case reported over the period may 18-22.
3,719 get Sinopharm vaccine in two days
Members of the public are also reminded that they should stay at home, unless required to do an essential activity (e.g. go to work, the grocery or the pharmacy). People who show any symptoms of COVID-19 are especially urged to remain at home, separate themselves from others in the household and call the COVID-19 hotlines (800- WELL or 877-WELL (9355)).
Auction to get rid of over 700 wrecks at police graveyard in Cumuto
Police vehicles – cars, buses, vans, trucks and motorcycles – many of them covered in mildew and with no wheels or doors – line a four-acre space carved from 100 acres of land given to the police by the state. Cars date back as far as the PBC series, which was the registration number for June 1997 to January 1998.
SWRHA adjusts clinic services
After Friday's announcement that the new Point Fortin hospital would temporarily be used for covid19 patients, the South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) has adjusted the services offered at its facilities.
Market prices move up during SoE
As more people are forced to remain at home during a state of emergency and curfew and the closure of restaurants, roadside vendors, the demand for fresh produce has increased.
Vaccine mix-up at health centre
A mix-up yesterday resulted in an elderly couple who had received the AstraZeneca vaccine as their first shot last month almost being administered the Sinopharm vaccine as their second shot.
Met Office announces start of 2021 Rainy Season
The Met Office said rainfall associated with the passage of a tropical wave or Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) signals the start of the local rainy season each year, since these features will be the mainstay for the next six months in yielding rainfall.
Ansa Bank closes branch for sanitisation after two employees die from covid
According to the Ansa McAl's group communications manager Sharon Balroop, a supervisor and a cashier at the bank's Independence Square branch died "within the last week" and the closure also allowed for the branch to be sanitised.
Pregnant Point Fortin mayor recovers from covid19
The first woman to become Point Fortin mayor tested positive for the virus three weeks ago.
Covid concerns lead to unrest at women's prison
A dispute over adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for prison officers led to a brief uproar at the women's prison in Arouca on Sunday afternoon.
Rambharat to Chaguanas East MP: Namdevco cheques wages, not covid19 relief
Responding to Newsday's questions via WhatsApp, Rambharat said the cheques Mohit referred to were wage payments for casual labourers at Namdevco's Woodford Lodge facility in Chaguanas. These labourers, he said, work as produce handlers and packers. He also chided Mohit for trying to discredit the government rather than acting in the best interest of her constituents.
Man tased after trying to cut his own throat
When officers approached the vehicle the man closed the window and locked the doors. Officers continued trying to speak with the man when he allegedly took a knife from inside the vehicle, placed it against his neck, and started moving the blade across his neck.
Rio Claro family offers $25,000 reward for info after man killed over dog
She said the incident happened around 2.30 pm on Friday when Singh intervened in a fight between two women over a pit bull. But a group of men attacked him then left. Singh was taken to the Sangre Grande hospital and died a few hours later.
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