Category Archives: Tobago News
Hypertension figures in Tobago worrying
One medical practitioner is sounding the alarm regarding hypertension numbers in Tobago. Acting General Manager of Primary Care Services at the Tobago Regional Health Authority Dr. Roxanne Mitchell tells of a significant number of persons coming forward for vaccination at … Continue reading
Tobago’s County Medical Office of Health says island is seeing slight decrease in active COVID cases
Dr. Anthony Thompson of Tobago’s County Medical Office of Health says the island is seeing a slight decrease in active COVID cases. He was speaking during the weekly COVID-19 update yesterday. And General Manager of Primary Care Services Dr Roxanne … Continue reading
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley admits his cabinet does not have the amount required to pass the Tobago Bill
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says his PNM government does not have the three quarter majority needed to pass the Tobago Bill currently before the JSC. Speaking on the Rise and Shine Morning Program on Tobago Channel 5 on Wednesday … Continue reading
No walk in vaccination station in Tobago
There will be no walk in vaccination stations in Tobago, at least not at this time. Confirmation of this comes from the Tobago Regional Health Authority. The authority is also asking persons to desist from going to health centres for … Continue reading
Another 5 COVID cases in Tobago
Another 5 persons contract COVID-19 virus in Tobago. The Division of Health revealed the information in the latest update yesterday. The communiqué says, this number now gives a total of 160 active cases with no new deaths. Additionally, the division … Continue reading
Fishing boat with 14 bodies drifting off the coast of Tobago, originated from Mauritania, Africa
The fishing boat with 14 bodies and other human remains found drifting off the coast of Tobago has been traced back to a vessel stolen from Mauritania, Africa. The discovery was made last Friday. Confirmation came during a press conference … Continue reading
4 bodies believed to be Venezuelan nationals found on a fishing boat off Belle Garden
Four bodies are found on a fishing boat off Belle Garden, Tobago. Police who are on the scene say the deceased appear to be Venezuelan nationals. The gruesome find was made at 6 o’clock this morning. One of the bodies … Continue reading
Vaccine mix up at Health Centre, one doctor says there is no need for hysteria
Former Health Minister Dr. Fuad Khan says there is no need to fear an extra dose of the COVID-19 jab. He was responding to the vaccine mix up at a Health Centre in Barataria. Reports say an elderly couple with … Continue reading
100,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine arrive in Trinidad and Tobago
One hundred thousand doses of the Sinopharm vaccine have arrived in Trinidad and Tobago. The vaccine manufactured by the Beijing Institute of Biological Products Company Limited arrived at 1:09am today. The Minister of Health, Terrence Deyalsingh was on hand to … Continue reading
40 cases of Brazilian variant recorded in T&T
Forty cases of the Brazilian variant of COVID-19 are recorded in this country. Chief Medical Officer Dr Roshan Parasram gave the statistics at the COVID-19 media conference yesterday. The CMO also revealed new facilities are being prepared to accommodate COVID patients requiring … Continue reading
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