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Tracy: Tobago health system not overwhelmed
File photo: Health Secretary Tracy Davidson-Celestine
Despite a steady increase in daily covid19 infections nationally, THA Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Tracy Davidson-Celestine has said Tobago’s health care system is not yet overwhelmed.
On Friday, the division reported there were ten new covid19 cases in Tobago and 70 active cases.
It added 298 samples have tested positive for the virus while the death toll from covid19 still stands at three.
Addressing the division’s virtual health briefing on Friday, Davidson-Celestine said the situation is not yet a cause for concern.
“I just want to add again that. given the daily rate of infections and the number of persons that are likely to be discharged over the next few days, our bed capacity is not now a significant cause of concern for us yet,” she said.
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Tracy on contract impasse: Only permanent nurses get benefits
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THA Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Tracy Davidson-Celestine has defended the issue of contract nurses being on the job for more than one year without benefits like paid sick, vacation and maternity leave, unlike their permanent counterparts. Initially, these nurses were hired by the Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA) for a short-term period to serve during the pandemic, as additional staff was needed.
Last Thursday, the issue was raised by electoral representative for Parlatuvier/ L’Anse Fourmi/ Speyside Farley Augustine, who reported to members of the media that the matter was brought to his attention by the nurses. Augustine said, “They were told that they would be hired for a probationary period. They’ll be on probation for about six months and during that six months they weren’t entitled to paid sick leave; they weren’t entitled to th
Tobago records 17 new covid19 cases
Tobago has recorded 17 new covid19 cases within the last 24 hours.
This brings to 68 the active cases on the island, the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development said in a statement on Tuesday.
The division also said six people have been discharged.
In all, 4,719 samples have been submitted to the Tobago Regional Health Authority and other local sites for testing.
Of this figure, it said 282 samples have tested positive for covid19.
On Sunday, Tobago recorded its third covid19 death, a 62-year-old woman with comorbidities.
Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Tracy Davidson-Celestine, who said she was saddened by the death, urged Tobagonians to be vigilant