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

[redmanjp]

so if the average citizen have a covid+ contact... them get to quarantine too? how many days holidquarantine we could get?

Once u take a PCR or rather the sick person u were in contact with takes it and test positive then their primary contacts will quarantine but I don't think ppl outside of the household count. But my dad tested positive after spending a weekend by me so I told my boss and he said to work from home for a week. This was back in April.

Now u can do away with the 10 day isolation even if u are positive by just taking a rapid or pcr test in a lab after 5 days. Good for self employed or daily paid ppl who losing pay by the day. Of course if u have paid sick leave now that means instead of a holiquarantine your boss can tell u take a test and come back to work if negative.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Saw this circulating but not seeing it posted on the MoH official page

[maj. tom]

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Saw this circulating but not seeing it posted on the MoH official page

http://news.gov.tt/sites/default/files/E-Gazette/Gazette%202022/Legal%20Notices/Legal%20Notice%20No.%20240%20of%202022.pdf
It's on the last page.

While the mask mandate was lifted in July, its use at medical institutions - both public and private – was upheld.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

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Saw this circulating but not seeing it posted on the MoH official page

http://news.gov.tt/sites/default/files/E-Gazette/Gazette%202022/Legal%20Notices/Legal%20Notice%20No.%20240%20of%202022.pdf
It's on the last page.

While the mask mandate was lifted in July, its use at medical institutions - both public and private – was upheld.

Thanks!
That’s a good thing

[Mmoney607]

The ministry still putting out the numbers but no media reporting it. 12 deaths in the past two weeks.

[VexXx Dogg]

seeing a lot of cases after the xmas gatherings.
one family event alone, and nearly 3/4 of the people tested positive.

And people vex when I does wanna keep my ass home

[Country_Bookie]

seeing a lot of cases after the xmas gatherings.
one family event alone, and nearly 3/4 of the people tested positive.

And people vex when I does wanna keep my ass home

We don't need to go back to the days of lockdowns, but a little common sense goes a long way. If you are sick, stay home as much as you can or wear a mask if you need to be among other people.


Have a co-worker who's had a really bad flu since Christmas and gave her entire family it. Of course she decides the best thing is to come in the office so everyone there gets it too right? It's like we've learned nothing from the past 3 years.

[Dizzy28]

seeing a lot of cases after the xmas gatherings.
one family event alone, and nearly 3/4 of the people tested positive.

And people vex when I does wanna keep my ass home

We don't need to go back to the days of lockdowns, but a little common sense goes a long way. If you are sick, stay home as much as you can or wear a mask if you need to be among other people.


Have a co-worker who's had a really bad flu since Christmas and gave her entire family it. Of course she decides the best thing is to come in the office so everyone there gets it too right? It's like we've learned nothing from the past 3 years.

Nobody has learned anything.
The discarding of WFH for example.

[redmanjp]

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Saw this circulating but not seeing it posted on the MoH official page

Nothing new. They have always continued the mask mandate in hospitals and health clinics.

On another note the option to test and end isolation after 5 days wasn't posted on their FB page and I haven't seen it on their website but it was in an article in a newspaper.

[K74T]

[redmanjp]

Fake as in not issued by MOH. But that variant could very well be here already. And have those symptoms.

[adnj]

Fake and wrong.

Is XBB Variant More Dangerous Than The Previous Strains?
The latest medical data suggests that the XBB variant of Omicron has more numerous changes in the DNA than the previous Omicron sub-variants. These modifications are especially seen in the receptor binding domain, which is the outer surface of the spike protein.

This strain of Omicron has metamorphosed in such a way that gives it an added advantage to transcend the antibodies augmented through either vaccination or natural infection.

Can XBB Strain Lead To Another Wave In A Few Weeks?
With the current statistics in hand and the festive season in full swing, there is a high chance of an upgrade in the positive cases in the next 3-4 weeks owing to a huge number of gatherings and little to no travel restrictions all over the world. But as of now, the positive cases of the XBB variant are approximately 7% of overall infections, with BA.2.75 being predominantly reported as the major causative strain.

But, then again, if precautions are not carefully obeyed, XBB can lead to infections in previously vaccinated and infected individuals in no time. However, with mild to moderate symptoms reported in recently diagnosed individuals with the Omicron XBB variant, the hospitalization rate and severity of illness is still low as of now.

What Are The Symptoms Of XBB Variation?
Just like the previously diagnosed strains, the Omicron XBB variant characterizes mild to moderate upper respiratory tract symptoms such as sore throat, congestion, shortness of breath, confusion, fatigue, muscle pain, and body ache. Some patients have also reported gastrointestinal manifestations like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Although the symptoms might mimic the ones of the regular flu, they must not be taken lightly and should be reported to the treating doctor at the earliest.

Although some of the reported cases are not that severe, there are special cases where people whose immunity is less or compromised due to some other condition, people who have diabetes, or who are elderly have exhibited intense symptoms and might require hospitalization.

https://m.netmeds.com/health-library/po ... talization

[aaron17]

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Saw this circulating but not seeing it posted on the MoH official page

Nothing new. They have always continued the mask mandate in hospitals and health clinics.

On another note the option to test and end isolation after 5 days wasn't posted on their FB page and I haven't seen it on their website but it was in an article in a newspaper.

Is dental considered a health institution?

[maj. tom]

Where your teeth located?

[goalpost]

Deja vu.
Same time of the year, just different year.

[redmanjp]

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Saw this circulating but not seeing it posted on the MoH official page

Nothing new. They have always continued the mask mandate in hospitals and health clinics.

On another note the option to test and end isolation after 5 days wasn't posted on their FB page and I haven't seen it on their website but it was in an article in a newspaper.

Is dental considered a health institution?

I was wondering the same thing as when I went for my dental cleaning some of the patients as well as staff were not wearing masks. But TTPS only charge ppl on the street they not going into any health institution to do that despite the risk being higher in indoor spaces.

[redmanjp]

Metformin reduces Long Covid by 42%

https://medicaldialogues.in/coronavirus/metformin-therapy-significantly-lowers-incidence-of-long-covid-104783

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

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Saw this circulating but not seeing it posted on the MoH official page

Nothing new. They have always continued the mask mandate in hospitals and health clinics.

On another note the option to test and end isolation after 5 days wasn't posted on their FB page and I haven't seen it on their website but it was in an article in a newspaper.

Is dental considered a health institution?

I was wondering the same thing as when I went for my dental cleaning some of the patients as well as staff were not wearing masks. But TTPS only charge ppl on the street they not going into any health institution to do that despite the risk being higher in indoor spaces.

The law is there more for people who want to be wrong and strong for not wearing a mask in a medical facility - the staff has grounds to enforce it.

[sMASH]

BA.7 is currently less deadly when compared to the original strain but is estimated to be 7× to 10× more deadly than typical annual flu strains.

BA.7 has an R0 that makes it about 8× to 12× more infectious. Reinfection is possible within 6 weeks.

Expect COVID-19 fatalities to continue be higher than the flu by about 50× to 100×.

So, instead of 2 people deding from flu, it will be 3, cause they comorbid...

Florida might get hit hard cause they ban the Vax.

Wait, Japan one of the most vaxed populations, getting hit hard...

[paid_influencer]

BA.7 is currently less deadly when compared to the original strain but is estimated to be 7× to 10× more deadly than typical annual flu strains.

BA.7 has an R0 that makes it about 8× to 12× more infectious. Reinfection is possible within 6 weeks.

Expect COVID-19 fatalities to continue be higher than the flu by about 50× to 100×.

So, instead of 2 people deding from flu, it will be 3, cause they comorbid...

Florida might get hit hard cause they ban the Vax.

Wait, Japan one of the most vaxed populations, getting hit hard...

it wld be worse wo vaxx tho. that said, fig leaf for social murder

[sMASH]

Marginally worse. That Vax will take out as few people as it saves.






On another note, if we extended health ordinance for this new variant, why are we having carnival?


It seems they want to use any excuse to infringe rights, but still be able yo pander to the masses.



Prolly will tell people to double mask for carnival. That will work as it did last time

[paid_influencer]

well, they probably more concerned about ppl already sick in hospital, doctor office, getting covid and getting more sick and deading out. people who vulnerable have no choice but to go by the doctor or hospital. so either everybody by the doctor/hospital mask or we all, as a society, accept them sick old vulnerable ppl in the hospital life not worth more than the minor comfort of the healthy.

what u advocating is a eugenics policy. or maybe social murder

carnival fete is a separate thing because ppl who vulnerable could avoid that. but sick ppl cannot get up and leave the hospital bc u dont want to mask. is either them or u and i would say them have more right in the hospital

[paid_influencer]

fax: vaxx cannot save them, they need our society help too. we have to help them. wearing a mask in health places is how we help

[MaxPower]

Trinis,

Ask yourselves…what have we learnt from this Pandemic?

How not to follow simple instructions?

Let me remind the general and majority of the population that they have failed miserably in their attitude towards Covid 19. In the early stages, I have said that Trinis will be caught off guard yet again for the next pandemic because they would have learnt nothing.

Measures are relaxed, and I myself am not wearing a mask in lightly populated and adequately ventilated areas. But, practicing good hygiene goes a very long way when it comes to the spread of viruses.

Wash your hands, cover your mouths/nose and we will be okay.

[paid_influencer]

calling out gulf city for not having sanitizer in the dispenser

big mall spending millions on live entertainment but playing cheap with sanitizer

[goalpost]

A lot of businesses stop even having a Sanitizer dispenser long time.

Anyways, lockdown?

[MaxPower]

Anyways, lockdown?

The population has the power to decide that.

Remember citizens were warned that if their irresponsible actions continued that there will be restrictions….hence why i asked what have Trinis learnt.

Follow the protocols and there will be no reason to lock down.

[alfa]

Time to start back locking the boarders leaving our citizens stranded abroad while allowing illegal aliens free passage. Need to charge couples for not wearing masks in cars even though they sleeping together home. And of course banning something as basic as cooked food and forcing the restaurant workers to take a vaccine if their place of employment still exists unlike the many that closed for good. Who knows it might make sense this time

[pugboy]

the next wave coinciding with carnival, just like last time so little can be done

[pugboy]

is moh still hiding the blood clat death numbers ?