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

[MaxPower]

I feel my phone is getting the best of me as well. As soon as i go on google...instant covid stories coming up ...with negative stuff like back to masking, new variant is concerning etc. Same goes for weather.

Yeh boi Aaro same here.

Address all your concerns here bro. Don’t let anyone discourage you from participating on the forums. I will sort them out for you.

You just enjoy the tuner experience. The team here for you.

[Mmoney607]

Mask mandate to end on July 17th as per MoH presser this morning. Still trying to find the spot in the clip but the comments seems to verify the date.

mask mandate will remain in healthcare settings

High risk groups still recommended to mask - especially indoors and in public transport, ferry, plane, etc.

So is it that masks just stop working or they never worked?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Mask mandate to end on July 17th as per MoH presser this morning. Still trying to find the spot in the clip but the comments seems to verify the date.

mask mandate will remain in healthcare settings

High risk groups still recommended to mask - especially indoors and in public transport, ferry, plane, etc.

So is it that masks just stop working or they never worked?

they feel the current risks do not warrant a mandate
You can still wear a mask if you feel the risk to you warrants wearing a mask to protect yourself or others from you

[Chimera]

Mask mandate to end on July 17th as per MoH presser this morning. Still trying to find the spot in the clip but the comments seems to verify the date.

mask mandate will remain in healthcare settings

High risk groups still recommended to mask - especially indoors and in public transport, ferry, plane, etc.

So is it that masks just stop working or they never worked?

they feel the current risks do not warrant a mandate
You can still wear a mask if you feel the risk to you warrants wearing a mask to protect yourself or others from you

what you think businesses going to do though?
the masks always posed a security issue, many businesses may ban you from wearing masks to enter their establishments

[redmanjp]

Mask mandate ends July 17

https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/mask-mandate-ends-july-17-6.2.1515615.1f00d46b35

The mask mandate will no longer be in effect come Sunday, July 17 according to Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh.

Speaking at a virtual press conference on Wednesday, he indicated the legal requirement will be dropped in favour of recommendations by the Ministry of Health which people will voluntarily choose to follow based on their own risk assessment. 

Although the framework is yet to be finalised, Deyalsingh said the ministry intends to recommend that four groups of vulnerable people continue wearing masks. These are unvaccinated, immunocompromised and those with comorbidities, the elderly and pregnant women.

He said recommendations will also be made for masks to be worn in certain settings which include geriatric homes, children’s homes, any indoor congregations, public transport, and religious services.
He said final guidance should be provided by next Wednesday.

[redmanjp]

what you think businesses going to do though?
the masks always posed a security issue, many businesses may ban you from wearing masks to enter their establishments

hopefully it doesn't come to that- perhaps the regulations should now state that masks are optional but u cant ban someone from wearing it especially if they are in high risk groups.

[hover11]

Quick question what is the difference between ending the mandate now and ending it in a few weeks ????

What science are you following ?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

At today's (06/07/2022) press conference the Minister of Health announced the following:

* Mask Mandate to be lifted from Sunday 17th July.

Masking will remain mandatory at Health Care Facilities

Risk based Recommendations to be made regarding who should continue to wear masks and curcimstances / situations where they ought to be worn.

Details of these Recommendations to be published next Wednesday.

Under the Broad Framework
recommendations will be made for the following 4 Groups to continue to wear masks:

1.Unvaccinated

2. Immuno-compromised

3. Elderly

4 . Pregnant

Persons who live with these persons should consider continuing to wear masks also

Continuation of masking is recommended at the following:

1. Geriatric homes

2 Children's home

3 Areas indoors with inadequate ventilation where it's difficult to practice proper social distancing eg Public Transport, Airlines

4. Religious Services.

[st7]

Under the Broad Framework
recommendations will be made for the following 4 Groups to continue to wear masks:

1. Unvaccinated
...
...
Persons who live with these persons should consider continuing to wear masks also

inb4smashandfrothers

[SuperiorMan]

LOL

You all could do what you want. Still gonna triple mask.

[timelapse]

Under the Broad Framework
recommendations will be made for the following 4 Groups to continue to wear masks:

1. Unvaccinated
...
...
Persons who live with these persons should consider continuing to wear masks also

inb4smashandfrothers

You beat me to it

[redmanjp]

unvaxxed alone is half the country. then when u add elderly, overweight, and all other risk factors plus all household contacts of these persons - u looking at 90% plus ppl who are still recommended to wear masks

[aaron17]

I feel my phone is getting the best of me as well. As soon as i go on google...instant covid stories coming up ...with negative stuff like back to masking, new variant is concerning etc. Same goes for weather.

Yeh boi Aaro same here.

Address all your concerns here bro. Don’t let anyone discourage you from participating on the forums. I will sort them out for you.

You just enjoy the tuner experience. The team here for you.

Thx

[aaron17]

I feel my phone is getting the best of me as well. As soon as i go on google...instant covid stories coming up ...with negative stuff like back to masking, new variant is concerning etc. Same goes for weather.

I feel you bro.I have those same anxiety issues.I found what works for me to give me a feeling of empowerment and conquer some fears in my hiking activities.I am antisocial as well,so this works for me.Small victories add up in your mind and eventually will overpower the anxiety.Find something that makes you emotionally stronger.
Believe in yourself and you will overcome it.
I not on sheit eh,I really mean this and hope you do well.

Thats why i wanna venture into something new..planting

[Mmoney607]

unvaxxed alone is half the country. then when u add elderly, overweight, and all other risk factors plus all household contacts of these persons - u looking at 90% plus ppl who are still recommended to wear masks

Meanwhile healthy people like me will be breathing all over them and kill them

[Mmoney607]

Quick question what is the difference between ending the mandate now and ending it in a few weeks ????

What science are you following ?

Rowley say it safe. Once Rowley say it safe, it safe

[Mmoney607]

Mask mandate to end on July 17th as per MoH presser this morning. Still trying to find the spot in the clip but the comments seems to verify the date.

mask mandate will remain in healthcare settings

High risk groups still recommended to mask - especially indoors and in public transport, ferry, plane, etc.

So is it that masks just stop working or they never worked?

they feel the current risks do not warrant a mandate
You can still wear a mask if you feel the risk to you warrants wearing a mask to protect yourself or others from you

But I thought other people need to wear a mask in order for my mask to work.

One or two people dying a day is the risk that we are willing to accept?

[Mmoney607]

Mask mandate to end on July 17th as per MoH presser this morning. Still trying to find the spot in the clip but the comments seems to verify the date.

mask mandate will remain in healthcare settings

High risk groups still recommended to mask - especially indoors and in public transport, ferry, plane, etc.

So is it that masks just stop working or they never worked?

they feel the current risks do not warrant a mandate
You can still wear a mask if you feel the risk to you warrants wearing a mask to protect yourself or others from you

what you think businesses going to do though?
the masks always posed a security issue, many businesses may ban you from wearing masks to enter their establishments

You know them alphabet businesses still going to say you have to wear a mask

[redmanjp]

Mask mandate to end on July 17th as per MoH presser this morning. Still trying to find the spot in the clip but the comments seems to verify the date.

mask mandate will remain in healthcare settings

High risk groups still recommended to mask - especially indoors and in public transport, ferry, plane, etc.

So is it that masks just stop working or they never worked?

they feel the current risks do not warrant a mandate
You can still wear a mask if you feel the risk to you warrants wearing a mask to protect yourself or others from you

But I thought other people need to wear a mask in order for my mask to work.

One or two people dying a day is the risk that we are willing to accept?

for cloth masks u really need everyone wearing it- for better masks like KN95 or N95 it will protect u on its own.

[st7]

I feel my phone is getting the best of me as well. As soon as i go on google...instant covid stories coming up ...with negative stuff like back to masking, new variant is concerning etc. Same goes for weather.

I feel you bro.I have those same anxiety issues.I found what works for me to give me a feeling of empowerment and conquer some fears in my hiking activities.I am antisocial as well,so this works for me.Small victories add up in your mind and eventually will overpower the anxiety.Find something that makes you emotionally stronger.
Believe in yourself and you will overcome it.
I not on sheit eh,I really mean this and hope you do well.

Thats why i wanna venture into something new..planting

but what about the tunesssss

[Ripe Chenette]

unvaxxed alone is half the country. then when u add elderly, overweight, and all other risk factors plus all household contacts of these persons - u looking at 90% plus ppl who are still recommended to wear masks

Them is the people that only take precautions when the threat of a ticket breathing down their neck. They was disregarding them thing as soon as the initial fear period passed, nothing that wasnt bothering them before go suddenly effect them now

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

unvaxxed alone is half the country. then when u add elderly, overweight, and all other risk factors plus all household contacts of these persons - u looking at 90% plus ppl who are still recommended to wear masks

Them is the people that only take precautions when the threat of a ticket breathing down their neck. They was disregarding them thing as soon as the initial fear period passed, nothing that wasnt bothering them before go suddenly effect them now

They probably do the same for seatbelts - only wear it cause it's a charge if they don't

[aaron17]

I feel my phone is getting the best of me as well. As soon as i go on google...instant covid stories coming up ...with negative stuff like back to masking, new variant is concerning etc. Same goes for weather.

I feel you bro.I have those same anxiety issues.I found what works for me to give me a feeling of empowerment and conquer some fears in my hiking activities.I am antisocial as well,so this works for me.Small victories add up in your mind and eventually will overpower the anxiety.Find something that makes you emotionally stronger.
Believe in yourself and you will overcome it.
I not on sheit eh,I really mean this and hope you do well.

Thats why i wanna venture into something new..planting

but what about the tunesssss

I was doing tunes since 2005
I was soo high with euphoria making this ..but now I finished it ..back to worries

Might as well start making something new

https://soundcloud.com/gt4ever/waves?ut ... al_sharing

[paid_influencer]

Quick question what is the difference between ending the mandate now and ending it in a few weeks ????

What science are you following ?

good question

[pugboy]

they want the curve flat as can be

[alfa]

Where my mask and vaccination Nazis at

[adnj]

Quick question what is the difference between ending the mandate now and ending it in a few weeks ????

What science are you following ?

good question

People that are completely ignorant of the world around them ask questions that require so little effort to answer:

- To determine if the trend continues to improve.

[SuperiorMan]

Quick question what is the difference between ending the mandate now and ending it in a few weeks ????

What science are you following ?

good question

People that are completely ignorant of the world around them ask questions that require so little effort to answer:

- To determine if the trend continues to improve.

How many masks do you wear?

[paid_influencer]

Where my mask and vaccination Nazis at

some companies still have that backward vaccine requirement in place

https://newsday.co.tt/2022/07/05/protes ... on-policy/

no justice for those workers

[hover11]

Quick question what is the difference between ending the mandate now and ending it in a few weeks ????

What science are you following ?

good question

People that are completely ignorant of the world around them ask questions that require so little effort to answer:

- To determine if the trend continues to improve.

Sure with cloth masks that offer little to no protection. Continue wearing your mask I will be enjoying fresh air.