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

[bluefete]

Germany halts Astra Zeneca vaccine for those under 60.

Canada restricts vaccine to those over 55.

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/2 ... -in-canada

https://www.dw.com/en/germany-restricts ... a-57049301

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/e ... -1.4524020

[K74T]

[redmanjp]

Those outside of the clinic can also get vaccinated by appointment. So ppl get your parents and grandparents signed up.

[redmanjp]

1000 shots a day is 1000 days to vaccinate 1 million ppl, with 1 dose. Or 2000 days for both doses. So we go get back to normal. In SIX YEARS.

https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/1-000-shots-a-day/article_c2d09460-91c1-11eb-b739-bbfcd383078e.html

[teems1]

1000 shots a day is 1000 days to vaccinate 1 million ppl, with 1 dose. Or 2000 days for both doses. So we go get back to normal. In SIX YEARS.

https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/1-000-shots-a-day/article_c2d09460-91c1-11eb-b739-bbfcd383078e.html

That is only if the government is doing their vaccinations at their snail's pace which is constrained by the world's low supply and high demand.

If we were to get more allocations/donations coming in the next few weeks, then it would surely step up.

Also in the future the private sector would be able to eventually source vaccines and thus help spread the workload.

If we could have 100k vaccinated within 3 months, that would make a decent step forward with respect to reopening.

[redmanjp]

1000 shots a day is 1000 days to vaccinate 1 million ppl, with 1 dose. Or 2000 days for both doses. So we go get back to normal. In SIX YEARS.

https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/1-000-shots-a-day/article_c2d09460-91c1-11eb-b739-bbfcd383078e.html

That is only if the government is doing their vaccinations at their snail's pace which is constrained by the world's low supply and high demand.

If we were to get more allocations/donations coming in the next few weeks, then it would surely step up.

Also in the future the private sector would be able to eventually source vaccines and thus help spread the workload.

If we could have 100k vaccinated within 3 months, that would make a decent step forward with respect to reopening.

it needs to be like 5000+ shots per day (assuming we get a bigger batch of vaccines) and even so that's still over a year- even without the private sector sourcing the vaccine themselves, why can't govt in the interim distribute a portion to them (pharmacies, private doctors, hospitals, etc. ) to help getting shots into arms?

they love to say 'well this isn't the first time we vaccinating ppl' but it is the first time it is being done during a health emergency where lives & livelihoods at stake so more urgency is needed

[teems1]

They only got their first Covax shipment yesterday. 33,000 which are earmarked for front line workers.

We are behind the rest of the world with respect to vaccinations thus the need for private sector to assist is not there yet.

[redmanjp]

They only got their first Covax shipment yesterday. 33,000 which are earmarked for front line workers.

We are behind the rest of the world with respect to vaccinations thus the need for private sector to assist is not there yet.

didn't see where they said that - the health minister said persons over 60 with NCDs are also being vaccinated a the same time. so i don't think it's all of the 1st set going to front line workers.

[K74T]

Officers at Maloney Police Station on quarantine following confirmed COVID-19 case

https://guardian.co.tt/news/officers-at-maloney-police-station-on-quarantine-following-confirmed-covid19-case-6.2.1308844.09164ba4f0

[KM_2NR]

Didn't they say prison confirmed for covid. Couldn't think of a worst place to be.

[matr1x]

Wait, are the venes getting vaccines from our batch?

[j.o.e]

Wait, are the venes getting vaccines from our batch?

Any one residing in trinidad can access vaccines. PM said that.

[DMan7]

Wait, are the venes getting vaccines from our batch?

Of course, why not?

[Dohplaydat]

Wait, are the venes getting vaccines from our batch?

They should bro

[De Dragon]

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Martin Daly was correct, this incompetent MoH Salt War does love those cameras
Shameless.

[redmanjp]

TTTLive online FB page

Key Points From the Ministry of Health’s Virtual Media Conference – Wednesday 31st March 2021
- Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parasram announced that the 33,000 vaccine doses from the COVAX Facility made it safely into cold storage without any issues. He went on to state that these vaccines have 2 months to be used before they expire.
- Dr. Parasram also announced that based on the latest findings on the efficacy of the Astra Zeneca Vaccine, all 33,000 doses received may be used as a first dose which would amount to roughly 33,000 persons being vaccinated in this first tranche.
- The CMO explained that the reason for this was research suggesting that the vaccine’s efficacy increased when the 2nd dose was administered between 8-12 weeks as opposed to 4-6 weeks. Dr. Parasram elaborated that due to the 2 month expiration date on the doses, government wouldn’t be able to maximize the vaccine’s efficacy if they delivered both doses to approximately 16,000 people instead.
- However, Dr. Parasram indicated that this plan to use all 33,000 vaccines for the first dose was dependent on T&T receiving the 2nd tranche of vaccines as planned so that the 2nd dose could be administered from it. He concluded by saying that the Government will evaluate the situation and make a decision when the first 16,000 people were vaccinated.
- WHO/PAHO Representative to T&T and the Dutch Kingdom Islands, Dr. Erica Wheeler stated that the 2nd tranche of Covid-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility is expected to arrive in T&T in approximately a month’s time. Dr. Wheeler also indicated that the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine should be made available to the COVAX Facility by June.
- Dr. Wheeler, while answering a question regarding Germany’s decision to limit use of the Astra Zeneca vaccine to those under 45 years of age, stated that according to the WHO there is no clinical evidence to support news that deaths are linked to the Astra Zeneca Vaccine. She indicated that there is no scientific basis for the halting of WHO approved vaccines in any country
- Minister of Health, Terrence Deyalsingh announced that in the coming days, the Ministry of Health will disseminate the necessary information for persons over 60 with Noncommunicable Diseases, to schedule appointments to receive their vaccine. Minister Deyalsingh indicated that these appointments can be made in person at one of the 21 sites, online or via phone call.
- The Health Minister stated that all 16,000 persons are expected to receive their first dose in 2 ½ weeks with approximately 1000 people being vaccinated per day from Tuesday April 6th. Minister Deyalsingh went on to say, that at this time persons that wish to receive their vaccine will have to come in to the designated centres as the health officials need to monitor them for allergic reactions for 30-50 minutes post vaccination.
- Minister Deyalsingh added that both he and the Prime Minister will receive their vaccinations next week while other Parliamentarians, Opposition included, will have to wait for the 2nd phase.

[redmanjp]

Is there any truth to public gatherings (outdoors) being reduced to 10 people again? I was looking for some official correspondence/statement from MOH or PM

afaik it was 10 for the longest while since August

[K74T]

22 additional today

[Dohplaydat]

Is there any truth to public gatherings (outdoors) being reduced to 10 people again? I was looking for some official correspondence/statement from MOH or PM

afaik it was 10 for the longest while since August

And it only applies to public areas, hence why weddings gome weddings etc have been going on regularly since.

[sMASH]

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february reach!!!

[K74T]

[paid_influencer]

call for appointment? this going to be like getting a passport now?

[DMan7]

Looks like I have to call for an appointment in order to get through? Shouldn't they automatically have people appointed based on whether they fall within the 60 years and older with non-communicable diseases? Or are people who feels strongly about not taking vaccines can get away not taking the vaccine by not making an appointment?

[Dohplaydat]

I aint gonna bother between this and the 1000 a day rate, I just sitting back and waiting to see how this all goes down.

In case anyone from MoH wants to learn about a successful vaccination rollout, look here - https://ijhpr.biomedcentral.com/article ... 21-00440-6

[redmanjp]

Looks like I have to call for an appointment in order to get through? Shouldn't they automatically have people appointed based on whether they fall within the 60 years and older with non-communicable diseases? Or are people who feels strongly about not taking vaccines can get away not taking the vaccine by not making an appointment?

ppl who are an NCD clinic patient will get the vaccine on clinic days- ppl who are not (they may have their own private doctors) but are >60 with NCDs have to make an appointment.

[redmanjp]

call for appointment? this going to be like getting a passport now?

better than elderly vulnerable ppl crowding up d place- imagine going for d covid vaccine and getting d virus instead

[DMan7]

Looks like I have to call for an appointment in order to get through? Shouldn't they automatically have people appointed based on whether they fall within the 60 years and older with non-communicable diseases? Or are people who feels strongly about not taking vaccines can get away not taking the vaccine by not making an appointment?

ppl who are an NCD clinic patient will get the vaccine on clinic days- ppl who are not (they may have their own private doctors) but are >60 with NCDs have to make an appointment.

Ok cool thanks for clarifying.

[matr1x]

Glad we are paying for illegal immigrants. My taxpayer dollars hard at work

[randolphinshan]

Glad we are paying for illegal immigrants. My taxpayer dollars hard at work

Better than wasting 1 billion for a failed water treatment plant that never produced a drop of water.How the weight fat boy hope you not eating too much chocolate eh

[matr1x]

Glad we are paying for illegal immigrants. My taxpayer dollars hard at work

Better than wasting 1 billion for a failed water treatment plant that never produced a drop of water.How the weight fat boy hope you not eating too much chocolate eh

Seeing as how pnm sabotage everything, no wonder.


Also, I am doing pretty OK in terms of weight. Can't say the same for weekes and her fat lesbian lover. You know the one