COVID-19 in Trinidad & Tobago (Local Updates & Discussions Only)

[j.o.e]

Concrete information that we need to keep our borders closed for as long as possible, the only reason anyone should be allowed into Trinidad is if they are in fact a Trini, all others can stay right where they are.

Those orange headed followers really are a work of true stupidity and insane ignorance....

Are we only testing ppl in quarantine when they are symptomatic? If so we could be missing a lot of cases. Who is to say they not still infectious but without symptoms when they are discharged?

Everyone in govt quarantine is tested. Symptomatic or not

[teems1]

I see Chuck E Cheese filed for bankruptcy. I wonder if that will affect the 2 locations in TT.

[bluefete]

I see Chuck E Cheese filed for bankruptcy. I wonder if that will affect the 2 locations in TT.

It depends. In the USA, they filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

This gives them time to re-organize / restructure their debts going forward.

In T&T, it is a franchise holding. If it is doing well, they will stay.

If not, well .. bye, bye.

Some TT history:

http://www.guardian.co.tt/article-6.2.385299.4ec40ca61a

https://www.afett.com/featured-entrepre ... ne-thompso

[K74T]

1 new case from the Enchantment of the Seas

[pugboy]

that person took real long for virus to become active, almost the 2 weeks. rather strange
wonder if it resets the entire cruise ship back to another 14 days

Barbados opening back up soon and does not look like any quarantine requirements upon landing.

[Dohplaydat]

that person took real long for virus to become active, almost the 2 weeks. rather strange
wonder if it resets the entire cruise ship back to another 14 days

Barbados opening back up soon and does not look like any quarantine requirements upon landing.

Nope them taking the 48hour negative test approach which is risky given they can be in early non detectable stage of having the virus

[pugboy]

yes but they doing those 2 48hr tests towards the end of the 14days,
ie on the 12 and 14th days(48 hrs) I believe

they were tested upon arrival, so it took 11 or 12 days for that person's virus to wake up
if that person shared a room then is more bacchanal for the room mate too

that person took real long for virus to become active, almost the 2 weeks. rather strange
wonder if it resets the entire cruise ship back to another 14 days

Barbados opening back up soon and does not look like any quarantine requirements upon landing.

Nope them taking the 48hour negative test approach which is risky given they can be in early non detectable stage of having the virus

[sMASH]

no very accurate tests yet tho

Antigen testing should be the name of the game now.
Not who have it, but who had it.

And it supposed to be cheaper, easier and faster.

the morgues not overflowing, as i was expecting, so u dont need so much accuracy. just need a wider net to cast to get a wider picture.

because my suspicion is, a lot of people got it, especially in south, because of the venes, but not to the point of death. and because of the restriction of testing to people with travel history, we didnt pick up on it.

other parts of the caribbean using antigen testing, and germany was doing it too, so we could use it.

and if it shows that a large part of the population had it, then we woudl be better off to reopen borders, as we were and are resilient towards it.
but, if it doesnt show up wide spread corona cases, then we cant really reopen borders.

[adnj]

US travelers 'unlikely' to be allowed into EU as bloc reopens, diplomats say
By James Frater, Vasco Cotovio and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN

Updated 2336 GMT (0736 HKT) June 26, 2020

(CNN)Travelers from the United States are "unlikely" to be allowed into the European Union, as ambassadors of the 27 members states have agreed "in principle" to criteria as the bloc begins to open up to international travel, several EU diplomats told CNN on Friday.

The agreement is not final, as the ambassadors will need to consult with their respective governments.
Under the current criteria -- which, among other parameters, takes into account the number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 people in the past 14 days -- US travelers would likely be excluded.

The development was first reported by The New York Times.

The US has the highest number of coronavirus deaths and infections in the world. As of Friday afternoon, at least 2.4 million had been infected in the country and 124,891 people had died, according to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.

An EU diplomat told CNN that it was very "unlikely" travelers from the US would be allowed in, adding that even though the list had not been finalized "the US's chances are close to zero." The diplomat also said, "with their infection rates ... not even they can believe in that possibility."

A new meeting on the matter will take place on Monday.
Officials at the European Commission have been working with member states on advising which visitors might be considered safe to visit from July 1, when the EU plans to reopen its borders.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/26/euro ... index.html

[Dohplaydat]

47k cases in one day, USA

[De Dragon]

I see Chuck E Cheese filed for bankruptcy. I wonder if that will affect the 2 locations in TT.

GNC as well.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Crazy people

https://www.facebook.com/NowThisPolitic ... 739097682/

WTF! nah!
This hadda be an episode of Parks & Rec.

Someone heard you
https://twitter.com/LawJSharma/status/1 ... 98272?s=20

[MaxPower]

no very accurate tests yet tho

Antigen testing should be the name of the game now.
Not who have it, but who had it.

And it supposed to be cheaper, easier and faster.

the morgues not overflowing, as i was expecting, so u dont need so much accuracy. just need a wider net to cast to get a wider picture.

because my suspicion is, a lot of people got it, especially in south, because of the venes, but not to the point of death. and because of the restriction of testing to people with travel history, we didnt pick up on it.

other parts of the caribbean using antigen testing, and germany was doing it too, so we could use it.

and if it shows that a large part of the population had it, then we woudl be better off to reopen borders, as we were and are resilient towards it.
but, if it doesnt show up wide spread corona cases, then we cant really reopen borders.

Well you’re right about a lot of people getting it. I highly doubt they got it from Venes bro.

The Venes i must say are doing remarkably well in T&T in this pandemic. Even if any of our welcomed illegals have it, we must commend them for practicing good consistent social distancing and wearing their mask when and where necessary.

[shogun]

Crazy people

Was here to post that very vid. Insanity.

Florida again. More than enough Covidiots down there to help spread Karenovirus.

When something as Apolitical as wearing a mask to prevent a viral spread becomes a cudgel to "own the libs" you know we're on the precipice.

[Gladiator]

Crazy people

Was here to post that very vid. Insanity.

Florida again. More than enough Covidiots down there to help spread Karenovirus.

When something as Apolitical as wearing a mask to prevent a viral spread becomes a cudgel to "own the libs" you know we're on the precipice.

The earth is overpopulated as it is... the less of them means more resources for those that remain so let them carry on...

[teems1]

Crazy people

Was here to post that very vid. Insanity.

Florida again. More than enough Covidiots down there to help spread Karenovirus.

When something as Apolitical as wearing a mask to prevent a viral spread becomes a cudgel to "own the libs" you know we're on the precipice.

The earth is overpopulated as it is... the less of them means more resources for those that remain so let them carry on...

Once borders are reopened, lots of TT based Floridians will be coming back home.

Daily there are 2 CAL flights, 1 AA and 1 Jet Blue to Florida. It's going to be impossible to screen and quarantine everyone, and now Florida is having a surge in cases it only makes it worse.

[redmanjp]

Crazy people

Was here to post that very vid. Insanity.

Florida again. More than enough Covidiots down there to help spread Karenovirus.

When something as Apolitical as wearing a mask to prevent a viral spread becomes a cudgel to "own the libs" you know we're on the precipice.

The earth is overpopulated as it is... the less of them means more resources for those that remain so let them carry on...

But they can spread it to everyone else as well

[pugboy]

many countries looking to block usa entry

[redmanjp]

2 more cases. Cruise ship workers- OP update d count

[Dizzy28]

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/d ... on-july-1/

With a response as robust as ours how did we get excluded for that list??

[redmanjp]

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/draft-list-of-countries-permitted-to-enter-eu-when-borders-reopen-on-july-1/

With a response as robust as ours how did we get excluded for that list??

The Commission recommended the following objective criteria for the Member States, when drafting the list of countries, the citizens of which may visit the EU after July 1:

epidemiological situation and coronavirus response in that country,

the ability to apply containment measures during travel, an

whether or not that country has lifted travel restrictions towards the EU

perhaps that's why?

[Dizzy28]

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/draft-list-of-countries-permitted-to-enter-eu-when-borders-reopen-on-july-1/

With a response as robust as ours how did we get excluded for that list??

The Commission recommended the following objective criteria for the Member States, when drafting the list of countries, the citizens of which may visit the EU after July 1:

epidemiological situation and coronavirus response in that country,

the ability to apply containment measures during travel, an

whether or not that country has lifted travel restrictions towards the EU

perhaps that's why?

How petty.
However New Zealand still hasn't lifted or intend to lift their travel restrictions but they are on the list though.

[redmanjp]

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/draft-list-of-countries-permitted-to-enter-eu-when-borders-reopen-on-july-1/

With a response as robust as ours how did we get excluded for that list??

The Commission recommended the following objective criteria for the Member States, when drafting the list of countries, the citizens of which may visit the EU after July 1:

epidemiological situation and coronavirus response in that country,

the ability to apply containment measures during travel, an

whether or not that country has lifted travel restrictions towards the EU

perhaps that's why?

How petty.
However New Zealand still hasn't lifted or intend to lift their travel restrictions but they are on the list though.

do they intend to resume regular flights at all? if T&T don't do that it won't make sense as citizens still can't fly out

[Ben_spanna]

keep our borders CLOSED....... at least until 2021

[Dizzy28]

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/draft-list-of-countries-permitted-to-enter-eu-when-borders-reopen-on-july-1/

With a response as robust as ours how did we get excluded for that list??

The Commission recommended the following objective criteria for the Member States, when drafting the list of countries, the citizens of which may visit the EU after July 1:

epidemiological situation and coronavirus response in that country,

the ability to apply containment measures during travel, an

whether or not that country has lifted travel restrictions towards the EU

perhaps that's why?

How petty.
However New Zealand still hasn't lifted or intend to lift their travel restrictions but they are on the list though.

do they intend to resume regular flights at all? if T&T don't do that it won't make sense as citizens still can't fly out

Unlike us they never stopped flights completely nor have had a hard closure.
The national carrier maintained what they called a skinny schedule during March to May to 11 international destinations.

Also they allowed certain persons to travel into the country without requiring permission (we consolidated the power of entry to Stewie)

If you belong in one of these categories you may travel to and enter New Zealand without first seeking approval:

New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and residents with valid travel conditions (excluding people granted a resident visa outside New Zealand and who are travelling to New Zealand on that resident visa for the first time).
Partners, dependent children (aged 19 years or under if they hold a temporary visa or 24 and under if they hold a resident visa) of New Zealand citizens or residents who hold a visa based on their relationship with a New Zealand citizen or resident partner or parent.
Diplomats who hold a post in New Zealand.

[KM_2NR]

Minister just announce bars gotta close at 8PM , well done rum corks!

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/d ... on-july-1/

With a response as robust as ours how did we get excluded for that list??

Doesn’t matter unless you swimming to get there or chartering your own private jet from Piarco

[redmanjp]

https://www.facebook.com/tttliveonline/?eid=ARCIsNtmGF15OBH6IlZqVM10eLD-rXvWoNxnEhnzLIRvgXSrIdzNtsEWTYLZq7gcYyYL5-i4xG7ygt3B

Key Points From The Ministry Of Health’s Virtual Media Conference on COVID-19 – Monday June 29th 2020:

- National Security Minister Stuart Young announced that the Public Health Regulations will be amended today as it relates to the opening of bars. Under the new regulation, bars will open from 8AM to 8PM. Bar operators are asked to use the ‘last call’ system by 7:30PM. Anyone found inside a bar after 8PM from Monday June 29th 2020 will be charged.

- Congregation at bars must be limited to 25 people INSIDE the establishment. Congregation OUTSIDE the establishment, in public spaces, must be limited to 25 people. Police are authorised to close bars if operators/patrons do not maintain physical distancing at these establishments, or follow other Public Health Guidelines.

- National Security Minister Stuart Young said if there is no reversal in the type of behaviour at bars and people refuse to follow the COVID-19 guidelines, Government will not hesitate to roll back the regulations even further.

- National Security Minister Stuart Young reminded that all public parties and fetes are PROHIBITED. He noted that an establishment at One Woodbrook Place was open on Friday night in breach of the regulations. Nightclub owners are warned that they will be subject to fines/imprisonment for breaching the Public Health Regulations.

- Restaurant operators with bar licenses are also warned to follow the Public Health Guidelines. Restaurants are allowed to remain open until 10PM.

- Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh said officials are carefully observing what is taking place since the reopening of bars and will continue to monitor this industry. He said they cannot allow one industry to set back the country, especially in light of the strides made to protect citizens from COVID-19. He said: "I am personally disappointed with this one part of the opening which has the potential to erase every single gain that we have made."

- Minister Deyalsingh noted that there are over 10 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with just over half a million deaths recorded.

- Minister Deyalsingh said T&T is too small and the risk will be too great to conduct vaccine trials here.

- The following is the breakdown of Returning Nationals quarantined at various facilities in T&T:
CAURA: 9 COVID-19 patients (cruise ship workers on Enchantment of the Seas – four patients are expected to be discharged today)
CHANCELLOR HOTEL: 19
HOME OF FOOTBALL: 1
KAPOK HOTEL: 48
NAPA: 6 health care workers who completed their tours
MAERSK DEVELOPER RIG: 94
SANGRE GRANDE BROOKLYN SETTLEMENT: 24
UWI FREEDOM HALL: 46 (to be discharged soon)
UWI Debe Campus: 42
VISION ON MISSION: 18

- 1,804 Community Tests administered throughout Trinidad and Tobago with all returning Negative for COVID-19.
This is the most important stat imo- even 1 positive from this means Covid is in the community!
- TT Nationals/students in Cuba and India will be granted exemptions to return home but must provide their flight details and agree to remain in quarantine on arrival.

[redmanjp]

Twelve Venezuelans were arrested as they came ashore at Palo Seco Beach on Saturday.

Officers of the Santa Flora Police Station received information that a boat with Venezuelans nationals came ashore illegally.

The officers proceeded along the beach front and saw 2 vehicles parked on the shore with the 12 Venezuelans packing their luggage into them.

The vehicles were stopped and the Venezuelans and drivers of both vehicles were detained, then transferred to the Siparia Health facility for Covid-19 screening.

Afterwards, they were transferred to Staubles Bay, Chaguaramas, for self- quarantine.

The two drivers are Trinidadians.

[paid_influencer]

why can't the border with venezuela be sealed?