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

[Dohplaydat]

Residential visits going up dramatically, why?

[redmanjp]

Residential visits going up dramatically, why?

where they get that from? ppl voluntarily report that they having covid parties?

[Dohplaydat]

Residential visits going up dramatically, why?

where they get that from? ppl voluntarily report that they having covid parties?

Google mobility data.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Singapore provisionally approves 60-second COVID-19 breathalyser test

Singapore authorities have provisionally approved a COVID-19 breathalyser test that aims to show whether someone is infected with the coronavirus in under a minute, according to the local startup that developed the product.

Breathonix, a spin-off company from the National University of Singapore (NUS), said it is now working with the health ministry to run a deployment trial of the technology at one of the city-state's border points with Malaysia.

The breath analysis will be carried out alongside the current compulsory COVID-19 antigen rapid test.

The tests would be sold for between S$5-S$20 ($3.76-$15.03) each, depending on the number purchased, said a company representative.

https://www.reuters.com/business/health ... 021-05-24/

[bluefete]

So an acquaintance died from Covid last night. Should be in the death stats today.

Also health professionals are speaking out more:

Recently, Augustus Long Hospital had 12 hearses carry away the dead in one day.

A--holes having Covid parties. Well, the hosts should be jailed automatically.

Was that today or a previous day Mr. Teacher?

Huh????

The 12 deaths you mentioned in the post?

Last week

[redmanjp]

Singapore provisionally approves 60-second COVID-19 breathalyser test

Singapore authorities have provisionally approved a COVID-19 breathalyser test that aims to show whether someone is infected with the coronavirus in under a minute, according to the local startup that developed the product.

Breathonix, a spin-off company from the National University of Singapore (NUS), said it is now working with the health ministry to run a deployment trial of the technology at one of the city-state's border points with Malaysia.

The breath analysis will be carried out alongside the current compulsory COVID-19 antigen rapid test.

The tests would be sold for between S$5-S$20 ($3.76-$15.03) each, depending on the number purchased, said a company representative.

https://www.reuters.com/business/health ... 021-05-24/

how accurate is it?

[DMan7]

So an acquaintance died from Covid last night. Should be in the death stats today.

Also health professionals are speaking out more:

Recently, Augustus Long Hospital had 12 hearses carry away the dead in one day.

A--holes having Covid parties. Well, the hosts should be jailed automatically.

Was that today or a previous day Mr. Teacher?

Huh????

The 12 deaths you mentioned in the post?

Last week

Oh ok I thought we were going to be expecting that today.

[redmanjp]

Beware of the vaccine you are taking if you plan on traveling.
France is rejecting persons who took the Sinopharm and Sputnik vaccine.Screenshot_20210524-135325_Facebook.jpeg

how up to date is this? was this before or after WHO approval?

[Chimera]

who d muddac**t really travelling to france or anywhere for the next 3-5 years

[BUG]

Beware of the vaccine you are taking if you plan on traveling.
France is rejecting persons who took the Sinopharm and Sputnik vaccine.Screenshot_20210524-135325_Facebook.jpeg

how up to date is this? was this before or after WHO approval?

It's fake news. Trolls/propagandists are so sloppy at their work.

[Dohplaydat]

Beware of the vaccine you are taking if you plan on traveling.
France is rejecting persons who took the Sinopharm and Sputnik vaccine.Screenshot_20210524-135325_Facebook.jpeg

how up to date is this? was this before or after WHO approval?

It's fake news. Trolls/propagandists are so sloppy at their work.

Yea it's fake, I doubt any country would ban travel to persons for any WHO approved vaccine.

[redmanjp]

Beware of the vaccine you are taking if you plan on traveling.
France is rejecting persons who took the Sinopharm and Sputnik vaccine.Screenshot_20210524-135325_Facebook.jpeg

how up to date is this? was this before or after WHO approval?

It's fake news. Trolls/propagandists are so sloppy at their work.

Yea it's fake, I doubt any country would ban travel to persons for any WHO approved vaccine.

actually it could be true

https://fortune.com/2021/04/26/europe-travel-vaccinated-americans-vaccine-us-eu-china/

[adnj]

Beware of the vaccine you are taking if you plan on traveling.
France is rejecting persons who took the Sinopharm and Sputnik vaccine.Screenshot_20210524-135325_Facebook.jpeg

how up to date is this? was this before or after WHO approval?

This is more bullsh!t. France currently prevents entry by those outside of the EU with a few exceptions that must be accompanied by a compelling reason, a negative PCR test, a possible quarantine, and only from the list of approved countries.

Who can go

From March 12, travelers arriving from Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the UK, as well as EU countries, can enter provided they submit a negative Covid-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours of departure and a declaration indicating that they have no Covid symptoms.

Cross-border commuters are exempt from the mandatory test requirement.

At present, those from all other countries outside the EU must have a "compelling" health, family or professional reason for their visit.

From June 9, these restrictions will be relaxed for travelers from outside the EU provided they have a "health pass," according to President Macron.

No details on the specifications for this pass have been clarified as yet, but it's likely to involve a vaccine certificate and/or a negative PCR test.



https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/ ... index.html

[BUG]

Beware of the vaccine you are taking if you plan on traveling.
France is rejecting persons who took the Sinopharm and Sputnik vaccine.Screenshot_20210524-135325_Facebook.jpeg

how up to date is this? was this before or after WHO approval?

It's fake news. Trolls/propagandists are so sloppy at their work.

Yea it's fake, I doubt any country would ban travel to persons for any WHO approved vaccine.

actually it could be true

https://fortune.com/2021/04/26/europe-travel-vaccinated-americans-vaccine-us-eu-china/

"Allowing entry to Europe to those vaccinated with vaccines so far approved by the EMA" is vastly different to "France (EU) is rejecting persons who took the Sinopharm and Sputnik vaccine."

It's fake news.

[redmanjp]

An oxygen level between 80-90% is 'comfortable? is our system so overwhelmed that they are telling ppl with a lower than normal reading that it is comfortable?


https://newsday.co.tt/2021/05/24/dr-hinds-to-check-on-oximeter-supply-and-demand-issue/

https://www.healthline.com/health/normal-blood-oxygen-level#symptoms

Where your blood oxygen level should fall
A measurement of your blood oxygen is called your oxygen saturation level. In medical shorthand, you may hear it called a PaO2 when using a blood gas and an O2 sat (SpO2) when using a pulse ox. These guidelines will help you understand what your result might mean:

Normal: A normal ABG oxygen level for healthy lungs falls between 80 and 100 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). If a pulse ox measured your blood oxygen level (SpO2), a normal reading is typically between 95 and 100 percent.

However, in COPD or other lung diseases, these ranges may not apply. Your doctor will let you know what’s normal for your specific condition. For example, it isn’t uncommon for people with severe COPD to maintain their pulse ox levels (SpO2) between 88 to 92 percentTrusted Source.

Below normal: A below-normal blood oxygen level is called hypoxemia. Hypoxemia is often cause for concern. The lower the oxygen level, the more severe the hypoxemia. This can lead to complications in body tissue and organs.

Normally, a PaO2 reading below 80 mm Hg or a pulse ox (SpO2) below 95 percent is considered low. It’s important to know what’s normal for you, especially if you have a chronic lung condition.

Your doctor can provide recommendations as to what ranges of oxygen levels are acceptable for you.

Above normal: If your breathing is unassisted, it’s difficult for your oxygen levels to be too high. In most cases, high oxygen levels occur in people who use supplemental oxygen. This can be detected on an ABG.


What happens if your oxygen level is too low
When your blood oxygen level goes outside the typical range, you may begin experiencing symptoms.

This includes:

shortness of breath
chest pain
confusion
headache
rapid heartbeat

If you continue to have low blood oxygen levels, you may show symptoms of cyanosis. The hallmark sign of this condition is a blue discoloration of your nail beds, skin, and mucus membranes.

Cyanosis is considered an emergency. If you’re experiencing symptoms, you should seek immediate medical attention. Cyanosis can lead to respiratory failure, which can be life-threatening.

[adnj]

An oxygen level between 80-90% is 'comfortable? is our system so overwhelmed that they are telling ppl with a lower than normal reading that it is comfortable?


https://newsday.co.tt/2021/05/24/dr-hinds-to-check-on-oximeter-supply-and-demand-issue/

https://www.healthline.com/health/normal-blood-oxygen-level#symptoms

Where your blood oxygen level should fall
A measurement of your blood oxygen is called your oxygen saturation level. In medical shorthand, you may hear it called a PaO2 when using a blood gas and an O2 sat (SpO2) when using a pulse ox. These guidelines will help you understand what your result might mean:

Normal: A normal ABG oxygen level for healthy lungs falls between 80 and 100 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). If a pulse ox measured your blood oxygen level (SpO2), a normal reading is typically between 95 and 100 percent.

However, in COPD or other lung diseases, these ranges may not apply. Your doctor will let you know what’s normal for your specific condition. For example, it isn’t uncommon for people with severe COPD to maintain their pulse ox levels (SpO2) between 88 to 92 percentTrusted Source.

Below normal: A below-normal blood oxygen level is called hypoxemia. Hypoxemia is often cause for concern. The lower the oxygen level, the more severe the hypoxemia. This can lead to complications in body tissue and organs.

Normally, a PaO2 reading below 80 mm Hg or a pulse ox (SpO2) below 95 percent is considered low. It’s important to know what’s normal for you, especially if you have a chronic lung condition.

Your doctor can provide recommendations as to what ranges of oxygen levels are acceptable for you.

Above normal: If your breathing is unassisted, it’s difficult for your oxygen levels to be too high. In most cases, high oxygen levels occur in people who use supplemental oxygen. This can be detected on an ABG.


What happens if your oxygen level is too low
When your blood oxygen level goes outside the typical range, you may begin experiencing symptoms.

This includes:

shortness of breath
chest pain
confusion
headache
rapid heartbeat

If you continue to have low blood oxygen levels, you may show symptoms of cyanosis. The hallmark sign of this condition is a blue discoloration of your nail beds, skin, and mucus membranes.

Cyanosis is considered an emergency. If you’re experiencing symptoms, you should seek immediate medical attention. Cyanosis can lead to respiratory failure, which can be life-threatening.

I believe that it is much more likely that Newsday got it wrong by printing 80%-90% in lieu of 80 and 100 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).

[redmanjp]

they better correct it, that can cost lives right now!

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

15 deaths

[ron_28]

250, low mondays

[widdyphuck]

250 Cases
15 dead.

[Dohplaydat]

15 deaths

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Still surfin the wave of the peak....looks like things have stopped increasing based on the rolling averages of cases and testing.

However, this week will still average 500 cases daily. Secondly, deaths will be up this week (we are now averaging 13.7 deaths per day).

By May 31st total cumulative deaths might be ~480 to 500.

By end of June, I estimate we'll surpass 800 deaths in total.

[MaxPower]

13 deaths a day still means nothing to the general irresponsible population.

Will we ever see bodies burning on the pavement?

Trinis just cannot wait for restrictions to be eased so they can do what they do best.

The wake up call never came and honestly i dont think it will.

[daring dragoon]

we should be preordering cuban and other vaccines with the anticipation of WHO approval. if they don't grant it by the time we ready to receive it we can always cancel the order. did we not preorder sinopharm prior to who approval?

The entire caricom should have come together an pre order the vaccine. The chairman of caricom should resign forthwith an jailed. He want to say big orders are given priority, he so bright to know that but he not bright to combine caricom witj latin america an africa an be the biggest god dam order before the mighty UK an US. But no bend over an let massa walk over we black nobody.

[widdyphuck]

The wrong people dying from COVID-19.
Corruption politicians and business men should get it.

[ron_28]

15 deaths

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This makes today the 4th deadliest day of the pandemic

[ScHoolboySoloQ]

I've already presented a graph showing a zig zag pattern. Did you all forget this virus has an incubation period? You also have to factor in how they are efficiently they are testing and if they are posting the results in a timely manner. I know a few covid + persons who had symptoms, went to get tested and never received their results.

The positive cases reported depends on who actually goes for testing. Many have it and not saying anything.

[daring dragoon]

Criminals not dying. Houses on d hill an outskirts of pos so close together how come the hill not empty by now. Only central an south dying.

[ST Auto]

Usual Monday lows

[teems1]

People with comorbidities are the ones at a higher mortality risk.

Which percentage of the population has a higher prevalence of diabetes, cardiac issues, high blood pressure, kidney issues, liver issues, circulatory issues, obesity.

Criminals not dying. Houses on d hill an outskirts of pos so close together how come the hill not empty by now. Only central an south dying.

[trinigamer]

Anybody got called to take the vaccine?