MINISTRY OF HEALTH'S COVID-19 UPDATE #700

𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘄.

The Ministry of Health advises the public that as at 12am on 9th February 2022:

OVER THE PAST 24HRS No (0) NEW cases of COVID-19 have been identified.

The number of Active confirmed cases in the TCI stands at One hundred and nine (109).

One (1) New recovery.

Ninety-nine (99) new PCR test conducted.

Four hundred and forty-six (446) new Antigen test have been recorded.

Three (3) persons hospitalized.

No (0) NEW COVID-19 related Death have been recorded. Total number of covid-19 related deaths stands at thirty-five (35).

The public is strongly urged to follow all health advice and guidelines from the Ministry, especially as we progress with the phased reopening.

Please note the following definitions:

  • A suspected person is someone who meets the case definition as outlined by WHO and CARPHA - and is experiencing symptoms.
  • A person in quarantine is an individual on island who may have come in proximity to suspected or confirmed cases - and have not exhibited symptoms.

Let's continue to reduce the risk by:

  1. Washing our hands for 20secs or more.
  2. Wearing of masks required in public.
  3. Practicing social distancing.
  4. Prepare your home, office and other surroundings by following the advice of the Ministry of Health and other credible health agencies.
  5. Cover your coughs and sneezes (use your elbow or a tissue which should be properly disposed of).
  6. Keep frequently touched surfaces clean e.g. tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks.
  7. Protect those who are vulnerable in the community such as the elderly or those with underlying health conditions.
  8. Do not discriminate against persons who have or are suspected of having COVID-19.

For more information, please visit the Ministry of Health website, www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or call our hotline numbers, (649) 232-9444 and (649) 333-0911, if you or someone you know has symptoms or signs of COVID-19.