MINISTRY OF HEALTH'S COVID-19 UPDATE #760

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The Ministry of Health advises the public that as of March 5th to March 11th 2023:

THE TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS CONTINUES TO SEE CHANGES IN ITS COVID-19 POSITION. OVER THE PAST WEEK ONE (1) NEW CASE OF COVID-19 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.

FOUR (4) NEW RECOVERIES HAVE BEEN RECORDED, BRINGING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF RECOVERIES TO SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND EIGHT (6508). THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE CONFIRMED CASES IN THE TCI NOW STANDS AT ONE (1). THE NUMBER OF HOSPITALIZATIONS REMAINS ZERO (0).

TOTAL CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES IDENTIFIED IN THE TCI TO DATE STANDS AT SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO (6562). NO (0) NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS HAVE BEEN RECORDED. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DEATHS IS THIRTY-EIGHT (38).

FORTY (40) NEW PCR TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED BY THE NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of sixty-one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four (61,954) PCR test results and six thousand five hundred and sixty-two (6562) positive confirmations. In addition, two (2) new Antigen test have been recorded, bringing the total number of Antigen tests to five hundred and fifty thousand four hundred and seventy-two (550,472). Persons testing positive should self-isolate in accordance with MOH guidelines (https://www.gov.tc/.../1581-guidance-for-persons-who-test...). All persons are asked to continue following proper hygienic measures.

Local testing is being conducted for persons in a range of categories, according to the national testing strategy. This includes frontline workers and those who may need to travel for treatment abroad. These persons would not be reflected in quarantine numbers.

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.