Two additional cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Tobago.

In a release this morning the Division of Health Wellness and Family Development says both are contacts of a recently positive COVID-19 case.

Additionally the division says all established protocols have been implemented of contact tracing which is ongoing.

Tobago has now recorded 8 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.

The division is again urging members of the public to follow all measures outlined to mitigate the spread of the virus including staying home when ill.

The division will host a news conference this afternoon to discuss the recent developments on the island.