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

[88sins]

So I was watching the news yesterday.
Seems the virus has mutated, US based researchers have discovered that several samples of the virus have mutated, developing characteristics that would allow it to attach itself to cells easier and more securely, making it more contagious and more difficult for the body's immune response system to battle than earlier samples.
As of now, they're awaiting the results of peer review testing to confirm.

[asmr26]

I can confirm that this is happening.

I was contacted by the MOH Surveillance centre last week as I was deemed to a be a primary contact of a COVID+ patient. The Surveillance centre confirmed that an ambulance was being sent for the patient on Thursday afternoon. This did not happen. The SC called back on Friday to track our symptoms and indicated that their resources are maxed out and an ambulance could not be sent on Thursday so one would have been sent later on Friday. Again, this did not happen.

On Friday night, the patient developed chest pains and difficulty breathing. I called 800-WELL on his behalf several times and there was no response. I then called 811. They informed me that they were not at liberty to pick up the patient as they could not bring him to the San Fernando General Hospital as this posed a contamination risk and we needed to wait until the specially-assigned COVID ambulances were available to pick him up. When asked when this would be, they said that there was very little available space at the Couva and Caura facilities and they were waiting for space to be made available before they could pick him up.

The ambulance finally arrived at 4:00 p.m. yesterday, over 72 hours after the patient was informed that he was positive and almost 48 hours after he began experiencing breathing difficulties.

Clearly, the parallel health care system is maxed out and the primary healthcare system is apparently not available to COVID+ patients. The authorities are not being truthful.

[maj. tom]

Soon the authorities will have to start blaming someone else for this to save face.
Probably blame the patients themselves.

[pugboy]

express says guy who died was picked up 8 days after test and died not long after.

by this week things will be maxed out

[adnj]

not a bad estimate
we will hit 6-700 early in the week so rest of week to make 300 is peanuts

I hear we going and hit 1,000 by the end of the week.

That sounds possible. The doubling rate is currently 8 days.

[killercow]

so we lock down in may for 100 cases but not locking down for 500 . OK

to be fair perhaps due to increased testing/community testing we probably seeing more cases but still

We tryna follow the Brazil model.

Economy > Covid-19

[aaron17]

Elections > covid 19

[fokhan_96]

This is the first time the term "brazil model" is used in a bad context.

so we lock down in may for 100 cases but not locking down for 500 . OK

to be fair perhaps due to increased testing/community testing we probably seeing more cases but still

We tryna follow the Brazil model.

Economy > Covid-19

[alfa]

PMN > Covid

[redmanjp]

I can confirm that this is happening.

I was contacted by the MOH Surveillance centre last week as I was deemed to a be a primary contact of a COVID+ patient. The Surveillance centre confirmed that an ambulance was being sent for the patient on Thursday afternoon. This did not happen. The SC called back on Friday to track our symptoms and indicated that their resources are maxed out and an ambulance could not be sent on Thursday so one would have been sent later on Friday. Again, this did not happen.

On Friday night, the patient developed chest pains and difficulty breathing. I called 800-WELL on his behalf several times and there was no response. I then called 811. They informed me that they were not at liberty to pick up the patient as they could not bring him to the San Fernando General Hospital as this posed a contamination risk and we needed to wait until the specially-assigned COVID ambulances were available to pick him up. When asked when this would be, they said that there was very little available space at the Couva and Caura facilities and they were waiting for space to be made available before they could pick him up.

The ambulance finally arrived at 4:00 p.m. yesterday, over 72 hours after the patient was informed that he was positive and almost 48 hours after he began experiencing breathing difficulties.

Clearly, the parallel health care system is maxed out and the primary healthcare system is apparently not available to COVID+ patients. The authorities are not being truthful.

Well if true you should be talking with reporters now - make this public! The public has to know how dire the situation is and also to force Govt to take stronger action!

[K74T]

NIB TOBAGO CLOSED FOR SANITIZATION:

Nib Tobago has been closed for SANITIZATION, due to a covid-19 positive patient, visiting the establishment last week.

Workers have complained, the SANITIZATION process is not a good one, and they are being forced to return to work today.

Via Elizabeth Williams.

[redmanjp]

so we lock down in may for 100 cases but not locking down for 500 . OK

to be fair perhaps due to increased testing/community testing we probably seeing more cases but still

We tryna follow the Brazil model.

Economy > Covid-19

Again, as i said before if this country had invested in ECommerce more that would ease the fallout from closed businesses. With a website u can be making money 24/7 whether your place close or not- the only thing that would have to be allowed is a few employees to process it and make deliveries! If this was an option it will allow Govt to say well close up for 1-2 weeks totally then open up for a few weeks for essential employees alone to make the delivery.

I hope they do this before Christmas- yuh could imagine a 3rd wave hitting us during the busiest shopping period for the year!

[K74T]

[goalpost]

This sanitization process of businesses really not serving a purpose eh.

Anyways what's the number for today?

[nemisis]

Busy where? Persons disposable income used up or tied up due to the last set of restrictions and lay offs. This christmas season business will be lucky if they make enough to stay open.

so we lock down in may for 100 cases but not locking down for 500 . OK

to be fair perhaps due to increased testing/community testing we probably seeing more cases but still

We tryna follow the Brazil model.

Economy > Covid-19

Again, as i said before if this country had invested in ECommerce more that would ease the fallout from closed businesses. With a website u can be making money 24/7 whether your place close or not- the only thing that would have to be allowed is a few employees to process it and make deliveries! If this was an option it will allow Govt to say well close up for 1-2 weeks totally then open up for a few weeks for essential employees alone to make the delivery.

I hope they do this before Christmas- yuh could imagine a 3rd wave hitting us during the busiest shopping period for the year!

[asmr26]

I can confirm that this is happening.

Clearly, the parallel health care system is maxed out and the primary healthcare system is apparently not available to COVID+ patients. The authorities are not being truthful.

Well if true you should be talking with reporters now - make this public! The public has to know how dire the situation is and also to force Govt to take stronger action!

Yes, it is definitely true. I've contacted CNC3 on FB detailing the incident, as well as included my personal contact info for verification.

[ST Auto]

No update this morning

[wing]

Soon the authorities will have to start blaming someone else for this to save face.
Probably blame the patients themselves.

Can someone contract covid if they have on a mask, exercise social distancing, limit interaction at work or in public, sanitise rigorously etc?

[ST Auto]

https://in.news.yahoo.com/worse-come-ma ... soc_trk=wa

[ron_28]

13 new cases
1 additional death

[The_Honourable]

565 for 12

[redmanjp]

No update this morning

as I thought it was because of another death- they were probably informing the family first

[maj. tom]

https://in.news.yahoo.com/worse-come-malaysia-detects-coronavirus-061800564.html?soc_src=community&soc_trk=wa

Misleading panic headlines: D614G is 10 times more infectious, but not 10 times more severe or deadlier. A single amino acid in spike protein has changed, and this mutation was observed in the early days of the virus.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2020.06.040

[The_Honourable]

Ministry of Health Virtual Media Conference - Monday 17th August 2020

[toyolink]

Covid19 is proving to be the most efficient bio-weapon unleashed by nature and targeting all nations globally.
The pain and suffering will certainly be followed by a power play with richest nations first inline if a vaccine is deployed.
The undeveloped and developing countries would continue to be in-play for a long time.
What each individual is required to do to mitigate or avoid exposure is really in opposition of how we were socialized/conditioned and this is where the virus has found its path.
Wealth may very shortly have a whole new definition.

[maj. tom]

^Darwinism.

[ST Auto]

We safe

[Dohplaydat]

Soon the authorities will have to start blaming someone else for this to save face.
Probably blame the patients themselves.

Can someone contract covid if they have on a mask, exercise social distancing, limit interaction at work or in public, sanitise rigorously etc?

Yes but the risk is lower.

According to the latest studies just being in the same room with a Covid+ person for a day, even if you both wear masks and stay 10ft apart, you still have a relatively high chance of contracting it. Especially if the room is poorly ventilated.

But like many have said, practicing social distancing and mask wearing will reduce your risk significantly, but it's definitely not foolproof

[redmanjp]

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that was 11 days ago- the 2nd one was worse

[The_Honourable]

worse by the day... POS is a no go zone for sure.