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

[paid_influencer]

Brix on CNN now. she have graphs

[ST Auto]

Pm addressing the nation 7:30pm

[paid_influencer]

Pm addressing the nation 7:30pm

re-broadcast i think

[The_Honourable]

It was a circular from last week Sunday.

[No_Name]

Just sitting in my front yard breezing, 3 Spanish walkin down d rd closely together, normal with em btw...

Wonder how come Stink Goatie Mouth Stuarty doh hava translater fuh dem too during the addresses? After all iz him et al who encouraged em in & continues too apparently, according to meh famalie in Icacos...!!!

Hwllo No_Name,

Do you see these “spanish” fighting among eachother?

Do you see them totally ignoring social distancing in groceries, markets, KFC lines and on that urine scented promenade?

How many “spanish” were tested positive for Covid 19?

Your comments are appreciated.

No problem dey Max, glad to knw I can enlighten you that they still walk the rds in groups and crowd the minimarts...
Seems as though yr not aware as not any of my observations on yr list...

Thanks bro.

Do you recall which area and specific mini marts?

Off course, Esmeralda Rd, Cunupia...

[goalpost]

Srsly tho, can I safely guess school not opening in two week?
Also, I'm safely guessing this so called SIQ will continue to April 30 and probably extend even more?

[EFFECTIC DESIGNS]

I watching my neighbors and them people in my area, everybody moving like life is normal they going by eachother cousins, uncle etc holding bbq and thing if you see how much cars on the road today girls dress up all sexy to go out just imagine that where them going so in tight jeans and high heels? Ent they supposed to be home? Surely they not going grocery like that and if so who goes grocery every 2 days?

The behavior of Trinis will make damn sure this virus eh going anywhere no time soon maybe it is part of their plan...... Trinis like holiday so this doesn't surprise me no wonder the first words out of Rowley mouth at the start of this pandemic was "this is not a vacation this is serious"

[MaxPower]

Just sitting in my front yard breezing, 3 Spanish walkin down d rd closely together, normal with em btw...

Wonder how come Stink Goatie Mouth Stuarty doh hava translater fuh dem too during the addresses? After all iz him et al who encouraged em in & continues too apparently, according to meh famalie in Icacos...!!!

Hwllo No_Name,

Do you see these “spanish” fighting among eachother?

Do you see them totally ignoring social distancing in groceries, markets, KFC lines and on that urine scented promenade?

How many “spanish” were tested positive for Covid 19?

Your comments are appreciated.

No problem dey Max, glad to knw I can enlighten you that they still walk the rds in groups and crowd the minimarts...
Seems as though yr not aware as not any of my observations on yr list...

Thanks bro.

Do you recall which area and specific mini marts?

Off course, Esmeralda Rd, Cunupia...

In there have quite a few Spanish around.

Which mini marts in particular? First and last or Johnny’s?

Survivor Bar dont have many around but the bar on the corner does have some activity. Them boys in charge there but talk to them about social distancing bro, we all in this together.

Anyways, i see them loitering but i wont say crowds crowds per say.

O u know where does have too..By Kokopeli...i would say there rampant but no need to worry as so far we dont have any Spanish tested positive for the Cove.

[sMASH]

argument here is blasted PNM financiers get their business fixed, while the rest of the country hadda suck salt, and they set up the same way, its just the food item is different.


starbocks and rituals.. dem ting are bars, coffee bars. no different from any hawk and spit. just eh bar items is different.

they are as essential as hair cuts. they should have been closed down same time as the normal bars.

coffee and donuts are not food, and not essential, enough to justify workers and business.

[paid_influencer]

Srsly tho, can I safely guess school not opening in two week?
Also, I'm safely guessing this so called SIQ will continue to April 30 and probably extend even more?

I will safely agree with until April 30, but not much further unless something drastic happens.

The question in my mind is once the SIQ ends, what 'normal' will look like after. I don't see social distancing and gathering limits going away anytime soon. Some sectors entirely will be going away. The economy will be faltering from recession conditions abroad and $20 oil locally. We would all be navigating into a 'great depression' phase, depending on Rowley or Kamla economic policy to pull us out.

I staying home for now and enjoying while I can

[Redman]

I don't even get why the fuss about who getting to sell and who getting closed down. With this disease in full swing ,who really want to eat outside and risk getting infected ? Even the paper the doubles wrapped in and the KFC box are potential sources .

Cuz whiners need to whiners.

No, people who have had their businesses shut down for close to a month now, (and now doubles/pie whatever vendors) with the resultant loss of employment for their staff need to know why their businesses have to close while the more crowded establishments like KFC, Starbucks, Pizza Hut etc. continue to operate.
Couple this with the Minister of Labour seeming not to know what the F*ck is going on with the unemployment relief, it is, or should be, understandable that people have questions.

As I said.

As I said, you are an illiterate and uncaring tool. I have no skin in this doubles game, but if to fools like you, people questioning their future livelihood is "whining" then I'll continue to "whine" with or without your unnecessary permission.

Illiterate obviously is the wrong word.You should look it up.
But your whining continues to prove the point.

Now you're choosing my words for me?
Illiterate is what you are, for all your wish to be held as an educated "woke" black man, you're nothing but a low life failure and goon. Try to make some red masks now and sell, maybe it won't go the way of your pitiful attempt at bag selling

What’s the point of posting here to reply to some one who is illiterate?
Start by looking for the meaning of the word.
Then maybe, just maybe the rest of your drivel would take on some meaning.

[adnj]

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starbocks and rituals.. dem ting are bars, coffee bars. no different from any hawk and spit. just eh bar items is different.

they are as essential as hair cuts. they should have been closed down same time as the normal bars.

coffee ... and not essential, enough to justify workers and business.

Caffeine is an essential nutrient. Vitamin C.

[carluva]

On another note. Went to Pricesmart today. Wore my mask and gloves. Had to wait about 10 mins to get inside. They marked lines outside for people to use as guide for social distancing. They number of persons inside was being limited. But inside was dead, spacious and free. I was able to shop in comfort and space. At the cashiers, people were using the lines to practice social distancing. It actually was refreshing to see people practising social distancing.

Of course my trip won't be complete with a few key observations ... Trinis are stink. While I was wheeling my trolley outside, I could not help but notice the amount of discarded gloves strewn on the floor. For goodness sake how hard is it to dump them when you get home or walk back to a bin?

Also, I wonder how many people are aware that they are cross contaminating their phones? It was amazing to see how many people were on their phones throughout (I leave mines in the car as I don't want to have to touch the phone while inside).

And people, you all really need to be aware of where your hands go at all times. Sub conscious gestures really could be a make or break. I saw one lady, fully decked off with n95 mask and nitryl gloves, exiting with her husband who was pushing the trolley similarity decked off... The moment she exited, pulled down her sun glasses with her gloved hands and gone about her business. I am not sure just how clueless she was. Even the guy in the line in front of me waiting to go in observed the same thing and remarked to his wife. A simple act such as that can cause significant cross contamination and you'll be none the wiser.

Here is a tip, when you are making the foraging run, walk only with what you need. You don't need a sunglasses, watch, jewellery, fashion accessories, phone and a wallet or handbag. All you need is bottomwear, topwear, footwear, gloves and face mask. Keep your license in your pocket, credit card or bank card and some cash. Also keep your hand sanitizer. Daz all. Go, shop, santise and digs out. Simple! When you reach home, do the needful with your hands and face, clean everything with a bleach solution and a rag outside your house, remove unnecessary packaging, clean the items that were removed from the packaging, put the items in a place where they can be taken inside, clean your wiping station, wash hands and feet/slippers (if that was your footwear), go inside, wash hands again then go bathe. Then you can pack away the items.

It's tiring. In the space of 30 mins after reaching home and before bathing, my hands are washed at least 8 times. But that's the price to pay to keep the home clean...

[Rovin]

[sMASH]

...
starbocks and rituals.. dem ting are bars, coffee bars. no different from any hawk and spit. just eh bar items is different.

they are as essential as hair cuts. they should have been closed down same time as the normal bars.

coffee ... and not essential, enough to justify workers and business.

Caffeine is an essential nutrient. Vitamin C.

does not sound right.

ah fass google

was gonna delete it cause i didnt catch the sarcasm, but i will leave it cause it informative.

[sMASH]

https://www.cnc3.co.tt/t-foreign-nation ... -chairman/

T&T borders still too porous; foreign nationals still coming in illegally—SRC Chairman

Story by SHASTRI BOODAN
By
CNC3 Editor -
April 5, 2020

The Chairman of the Siparia Regional Corporation (SRC) is concerned that foreign nationals are still able to easily enter this country illegally.

According to Dinesh Sankersingh, T&T’s borders are still porous to Venezuelan migrants, who are entering this country through Cedros and surrounding communities.

Speaking with Guardian Media on Saturday morning, the SRC chairman said Siparia residents are even more worried about the porous borders, ever since a map was published on the front pages of the Guardian Newspaper that pinpointed Siparia as one of the communities affected by COVID-19.

Sankersingh said the area is being sanitized daily. He told Guardian Media that on February 19th, the SRC held a symposium with stakeholders which dealt with issues surrounding the novel coronavirus.

“We remain very concerned about the porous nature of our borders,” he told us. “We have reports that several Venezuelan migrants keep coming into our country without being vetted, without being sanitized, without being medically evaluated.”

Sankersingh said the illegal immigrants may very well pose a health risk if they are carrying the COVID-19 virus when they enter T&T.

The SRC chairman also expressed concern about how Food Cards were being distributed by the Ministry of Social Development. He believes the ministry is operating in a haphazard manner. He said while the SRC was lending support, concerns were raised about the persons getting the cards.

“We do not know who is getting food cards, especially if the deserving vulnerable community is getting it.”

Sankersingh said the SRC was raising funds for hampers to assist the most needy in Siparia.

[MaxPower]

On another note. Went to Pricesmart today. Wore my mask and gloves. Had to wait about 10 mins to get inside. They marked lines outside for people to use as guide for social distancing. They number of persons inside was being limited. But inside was dead, spacious and free. I was able to shop in comfort and space. At the cashiers, people were using the lines to practice social distancing. It actually was refreshing to see people practising social distancing.

Of course my trip won't be complete with a few key observations ... Trinis are stink. While I was wheeling my trolley outside, I could not help but notice the amount of discarded gloves strewn on the floor. For goodness sake how hard is it to dump them when you get home or walk back to a bin?

Also, I wonder how many people are aware that they are cross contaminating their phones? It was amazing to see how many people were on their phones throughout (I leave mines in the car as I don't want to have to touch the phone while inside).

And people, you all really need to be aware of where your hands go at all times. Sub conscious gestures really could be a make or break. I saw one lady, fully decked off with n95 mask and nitryl gloves, exiting with her husband who was pushing the trolley similarity decked off... The moment she exited, pulled down her sun glasses with her gloved hands and gone about her business. I am not sure just how clueless she was. Even the guy in the line in front of me waiting to go in observed the same thing and remarked to his wife. A simple act such as that can cause significant cross contamination and you'll be none the wiser.

Here is a tip, when you are making the foraging run, walk only with what you need. You don't need a sunglasses, watch, jewellery, fashion accessories, phone and a wallet or handbag. All you need is bottomwear, topwear, footwear, gloves and face mask. Keep your license in your pocket, credit card or bank card and some cash. Also keep your hand sanitizer. Daz all. Go, shop, santise and digs out. Simple! When you reach home, do the needful with your hands and face, clean everything with a bleach solution and a rag outside your house, remove unnecessary packaging, clean the items that were removed from the packaging, put the items in a place where they can be taken inside, clean your wiping station, wash hands and feet/slippers (if that was your footwear), go inside, wash hands again then go bathe. Then you can pack away the items.

It's tiring. In the space of 30 mins after reaching home and before bathing, my hands are washed at least 8 times. But that's the price to pay to keep the home clean...

Hello carluva, and a very well composed posting.

If you would permit me to add, lets remember, and in reiteration, that these markings and signs are only temporary. The second that they are removed, all social distancing measures are out the window and Trinis carry about their dirty ways. Really a shame that there is no initiative from Trinis to make permanent changes in their routines and nothing will be learnt from this crisis.

Its really pleasing and quite shocking to know you observed people practicing social distancing. This shows us that there as some good Trinis out there trying to bring it together. But the stinkness is really a big issue. Have you any idea the potential contamination of those carelessly discarded gloves? No care whatsoever for god knows who has to remove it. Trinis are doing this by force, and when you genuinely dont want to do something, you genuinely dont care.

But your attention to detail is impressive and I like to hear Trinis talk like this. T&T would be so much of a better place with a change of attitude. The most we can do is be cautious at all times and do our part.

[EFFECTIC DESIGNS]

Srsly tho, can I safely guess school not opening in two week?
Also, I'm safely guessing this so called SIQ will continue to April 30 and probably extend even more?

I will safely agree with until April 30, but not much further unless something drastic happens.

The question in my mind is once the SIQ ends, what 'normal' will look like after. I don't see social distancing and gathering limits going away anytime soon. Some sectors entirely will be going away. The economy will be faltering from recession conditions abroad and $20 oil locally. We would all be navigating into a 'great depression' phase, depending on Rowley or Kamla economic policy to pull us out.

I staying home for now and enjoying while I can

Same with me I fired my job I putting my health first and am in isolation until this is over.

Will continue to use this time to finishing learning c++ programming, get back on developing my game I put on hold a while back it is a side scrolling shooting

Plus have a ton of resident evil games I ain't played in donkey years gonna catch up on those the current situation makes a perfect mood for zombie virus pandemic horror games.

I enjoying it while it last, cause this country heading deep into the latrine

[K74T]

Additional case

[Chimera]

https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/04/05/ven ... ed-by-u-s/

Been going on a while now..medical supplies passing through the us disappearing or being seized in transit for their personal use.(american use)
I lose a easy 45-50k in the last 2 weeks.

[Redress10]

Srsly tho, can I safely guess school not opening in two week?
Also, I'm safely guessing this so called SIQ will continue to April 30 and probably extend even more?

I will safely agree with until April 30, but not much further unless something drastic happens.

The question in my mind is once the SIQ ends, what 'normal' will look like after. I don't see social distancing and gathering limits going away anytime soon. Some sectors entirely will be going away. The economy will be faltering from recession conditions abroad and $20 oil locally. We would all be navigating into a 'great depression' phase, depending on Rowley or Kamla economic policy to pull us out.

I staying home for now and enjoying while I can

Same with me I fired my job I putting my health first and am in isolation until this is over.

Will continue to use this time to finishing learning c++ programming, get back on developing my game I put on hold a while back it is a side scrolling shooting

Plus have a ton of resident evil games I ain't played in donkey years gonna catch up on those the current situation makes a perfect mood for zombie virus pandemic horror games.

I enjoying it while it last, cause this country heading deep into the latrine

You don't even have a proper stove to cook on and you want us here to believe that you fire ya wuk? Steups

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Tiger at US zoo tests positive for coronavirus

A four-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Bronx Zoo, in New York City, says the test result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa.

Nadia, her sister Azul, as well as two Amur tigers and three African lions, had developed a dry cough and all are expected to fully recover, it says.

The cats are believed to have been infected by a zoo keeper.

"We tested the cat [Nadia] out of an abundance of caution and will ensure any knowledge we gain about Covid-19 will contribute to the world's continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus," the zoo said in a statement on Sunday.

The zoo said it is not known how the virus will develop in animals like tigers and lions since various species can react differently to new infections, but all the animals will be closely monitored.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52177586

[gastly369]

Lawdddd

[matr1x]

Because he pnm master tell him it will be alright

[redmanjp]

[nismotrinidappa]

Hope the animals recover well

[88sins]

Tiger at US zoo tests positive for coronavirus

A four-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Bronx Zoo, in New York City, says the test result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa.

Nadia, her sister Azul, as well as two Amur tigers and three African lions, had developed a dry cough and all are expected to fully recover, it says.

The cats are believed to have been infected by a zoo keeper.

"We tested the cat [Nadia] out of an abundance of caution and will ensure any knowledge we gain about Covid-19 will contribute to the world's continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus," the zoo said in a statement on Sunday.

The zoo said it is not known how the virus will develop in animals like tigers and lions since various species can react differently to new infections, but all the animals will be closely monitored.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52177586

It gets with
Now we know that dogs and cats can contract the virus as well. One dog tested positive in China, and subsequently died. Now think about it a minute.

One asymptomatic bad pothound or cat can infect a entire yard or house and its occupants, and if it bite someone them too.

Now yuh cyah even walk yuh dog in yuh own area, even that is a risk

[Gladiator]

In the 1918 Spanish flu they had to kill all dogs and cats in certain parts of the world.

Hope that they don't have to die during this pandemic.

Tiger at US zoo tests positive for coronavirus

A four-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Bronx Zoo, in New York City, says the test result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa.

Nadia, her sister Azul, as well as two Amur tigers and three African lions, had developed a dry cough and all are expected to fully recover, it says.

The cats are believed to have been infected by a zoo keeper.

"We tested the cat [Nadia] out of an abundance of caution and will ensure any knowledge we gain about Covid-19 will contribute to the world's continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus," the zoo said in a statement on Sunday.

The zoo said it is not known how the virus will develop in animals like tigers and lions since various species can react differently to new infections, but all the animals will be closely monitored.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52177586

It gets with
Now we know that dogs and cats can contract the virus as well. One dog tested positive in China, and subsequently died. Now think about it a minute.

One asymptomatic bad pothound or cat can infect a entire yard or house and its occupants, and if it bite someone them too.

Now yuh cyah even walk yuh dog in yuh own area, even that is a risk

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Tiger at US zoo tests positive for coronavirus

A four-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Bronx Zoo, in New York City, says the test result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa.

Nadia, her sister Azul, as well as two Amur tigers and three African lions, had developed a dry cough and all are expected to fully recover, it says.

The cats are believed to have been infected by a zoo keeper.

"We tested the cat [Nadia] out of an abundance of caution and will ensure any knowledge we gain about Covid-19 will contribute to the world's continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus," the zoo said in a statement on Sunday.

The zoo said it is not known how the virus will develop in animals like tigers and lions since various species can react differently to new infections, but all the animals will be closely monitored.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52177586

It gets with
Now we know that dogs and cats can contract the virus as well. One dog tested positive in China, and subsequently died. Now think about it a minute.

One asymptomatic bad pothound or cat can infect a entire yard or house and its occupants, and if it bite someone them too.

Now yuh cyah even walk yuh dog in yuh own area, even that is a risk

between corona and parvo...which worse

[sMASH]

jess yesterday, before the tiger article reach me, i watching them stray cat sneezing. and i thinking, 'them lil mc sneezing, if this thing so viral, it should not take much to mutate to go to the dogs, cats and birds cause so many contact points... the lottery odds of it mutating to be in animals should be good. even if not to get as sick, but at least to be carriers. '

then i say, 'me eh hear any stories bout domesticateds getting it, so, doh study it'

now tony is a carrier, and this morning brownie got it.. fleck.