Five (5) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and ninety-six (196)
samples processed on Friday July 30th, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 2.6%. Two (2) of the
five (5) new cases are import-related cases. One (1) new COVID-19 positive case was reported
from two hundred and fifteen (215) samples processed on Saturday July 31st, 2021, resulting in a
positivity rate of 0.5%.
One (1) new recovery was noted over the reporting period. Fifty-five (55) cases are currently active
and twelve (12) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand two hundred and ninety-seven
(2297) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, two hundred and thirty (2230) 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.