Dominica records 4 new cases of COVID-19

Dominica records 4 new cases of COVID-19
Dominica records 4 new cases of COVID-19
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Written by Linda Hohnholz

Dominica records 4 new cases of COVID-19 as of March 25, 2020, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 11. The announcement was made by National Epidemiologist (Ag), Dr. Shulladin Ahmed at a press briefing on March 25, 2020.

A total of 142 samples have been collected for testing, of which 118 have been tested. COVID-19 tests are done at the government laboratory located at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital and results are available in 24 hours.ย ย  Eighty-six (86) persons are currently housed at a government quarantine facility in the north of the island.ย ย ย  A COVID-19 isolation unit, capable of housing 8 patients, has been established at the main hospital in Roseau, and a special COVID-19 medical center which can accommodate 25 patients is fully functional in the north of the island.

A medical team with specialized skills, comprising 25 nurses, 6 doctors and 4 lab technicians from Cuba will be on island from March 26, 2020 to assist Dominica in the fight against COVID-19.

In light of the increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, the countryโ€™s airports are closed to all non-essential flights effective midnight March 25, 2020.ย  Additionally, all non-essential gatherings are limited to no more than 10 persons.ย  Non-essential gatherings include restaurants, churches, sporting and recreational facilities, gyms, cinemas, night clubs, bars and most government offices.

Dominicans were encouraged to join the fight against COVID-19 by practicing proper hand washing hygiene, good respiratory/cough etiquette, minimize visits to senior citizens and persons with preexisting conditions, avoid hugging and hand shaking. Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, had this advice for his people โ€œPeople with underlying conditions, we are asking you to stay away, stay home. and listen to the official advisory from the Ministry of Health.โ€

For more information on Dominica, contact Discover Dominica Authority at 767 448 2045. Or, visit Dominicaโ€™s official website: www.DiscoverDominica.com, follow Dominica on Twitter and Facebook and take a look at our videos on YouTube.

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