Twenty-two (22) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from two hundred and thirty-
seven (237) samples collected on Wednesday November 24th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 9.3%. Thirteen (13) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 24th, 2021.
Nine (9) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-eight (168) samples collected on Thursday November 25th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 5.3%. Five (5) new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 25th, 2021.
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS
There are currently nine (9) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility. All are 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
No new deaths were recorded over the reporting period.
COVID-19 SUMMARY
Eight-four (84) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Four hundred and thirty- five (435) cases are currently active and seventy-four (74) persons with COVID-19 have died.
Five thousand five hundred (5500) cases of COVID-19 and four thousand nine hundred and ninety-one (4991) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March
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.