Thirty-two (32) new COVID-19 positive case was reported from two hundred and sixty (260) samples collected on Monday November 22nd, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 12.3%. Ten (10) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 22nd, 2021.
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS
There are currently nine (9) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. Allare unvaccinated. Nine (9) patients are admitted to the COVID-19 ward at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Seven (7) patients are unvaccinated, two (2) patients are fully vaccinated.
COVID-19 DEATHS
A sixty-five (65) year old male who tested positive for COVID-19 on November 18th, 2021,died on November 22nd, 2021, of COVID-19 pneumonia. The deceased was unvaccinated and had known underlying conditions. His death brings the death toll from COVID-19 to seventy-
four (74).
COVID-19 SUMMARY
Thirteen (13) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and eighty-one (481) cases are currently active and seventy-four (74) persons with COVID-19 have died. Five thousand four hundred and forty-six (5446) cases of COVID-19 and four thousand eight hundred
and ninety-one (4891) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.
In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission, severe COVID-19 disease and deaths, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by
everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds, physical distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been proven to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the COVID-19 virus.