Two (2) COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and ninety-four (294) samples
processed on Thursday July 15th, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 0.7%. One (1) of the two
(2) new cases is an imported case.
Eight (8) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Fifty-two (52) cases are currently
active and twelve (12) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand two hundred and sixty
(2260) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, one hundred and ninety-six (2196) recoveries have
been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.
Persons who persist in incorrect or no mask use, remain unvaccinated and participate in mass
gatherings will continue to be at risk for being infected and spreading COVID-19. To reduce the
spread of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, compliance with the protocols including
the effective use of masks, physical distancing, and the evidence-based recommendations to be
vaccinated with the available vaccines is strongly recommended.