Effectively immediately, all Primary Health Care Department clinics on the islands of Grand Turk, North Caicos and Providenciales will operate between the hours of 9 am to 1 pm daily.  This change is to ensure that the contact tracing teams are able to meet the needs of the public in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Residents on the islands of North Caicos may call the emergency numbers for their respective clinics as usual.  The daily clinic at Cheshire Hall Medical Center will cease operation from August 25^th, 2020 and will reopen on August 31^st, 2020.  During this period, the extended hours clinic will operate between the hours of 4 pm to 6 pm.

Persons are reminded to contact the health hotlines if experiencing symptoms or signs of Covid-19 which may include; fever, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea and loss of the sense of smell/taste. Please do not visit health care facilities if you have symptoms unless they are severe.

The Ministry of Health wishes to remind the general public to take the relevant precautions at all times to prevent the spread of Covid-19;

1. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds
2. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not accessible
3. Cover your cough/sneeze with your elbow or a tissue and properly dispose of it
4. Wear face coverings in public
5. Practice social distancing of 6 feet
6. Stay home if you have symptoms of Covid-19 and call the health hotlines on 232 9444 or 333 0911
7. Avoid mass gatherings
8. Avoid non-essential travel including local, regional and international travel
9. Cooperate fully with contact tracing teams if you are contacted
10. Do not discriminate against persons suspected of having Covid-19
11. Stay informed-visit the Ministry of Health website for up to date information on https://www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus/

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that as at 12am on 26^th August 2020:

the Turks & Caicos Islands continues to see significant changes to its COVID-19 position since the previous update. Thirty-three (33) new cases of covid-19 have been identified, with Grand Turk recording its second case, five (5) new cases recorded in north caicos and the remainder being in providenciales. Twenty-four (24) of these cases are contacts of known confirmed cases and nine (9) cases are still under investigation with no clear epidemiological link.

As reported earlier, the tci has now recorDed its third covid-19 related death. The number of active confirmed cases in the TCI increaseD to three hundred and fifty-eight (358). two (2) confirmed cases continue to be under hospital care. The Public Health Team continues to implement aggressive contact tracing and control measures in relation to all active cases.

No new recoveries have been recorded. the total number of recoveries stands at one hundred and two (102). total confirmed positive cases identified in the TCI to date now stands at four hundred and sixty-four (464).

Seventy-four (74) new test results have been recorded by the National Public Health Laboratory over the past 24hrs. Results confirmed thirty-three (33) indivduals positive and forty-one (41) negative for covid-19. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of two thousand two hundred and thirty-four (2234) test results, with one thousand seven hundred and seventy (1770) confirmed to be negative and four hundred and sixty-four (464) positive confirmations. All persons confirmed not to have COVID-19, and any contacts, (if quarantined, will be removed from quarantine/observation status) are asked to continue following proper guidelines from the Ministry of Health.

The number of persons in quarantine/observation has increased to 708. This includes: Confirmed cases (358), primary contacts of confirmed cases (340), secondary contacts of confirmed cases (10). Persons under observation/quarantine, that are not confirmed or suspected cases, are either not displaying symptoms or have not met the case definition.

The increase in quarantine/observation numbers is as a result of the new confirmed cases and their contacts being added to quarantine/observation status. To date, a total of 1,429 individuals have been released from quarantine/observation status. 

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.

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that as at 12am on 25^th August 2020:

the Turks & Caicos Islands has seen significant changes to its COVID-19 position over the past 24hrs. Forty-eight (48) new cases of covid-19 have been identified, with Grand Turk recording its first case and the remainder being in providenciales. nineteen (19) of these cases are contacts of known confirmed cases and twenty-nine (29) cases are still under investigation with no clear epidemiological link.

These new cases bring The number of active confirmed cases in the TCI to three hundred and twenty-six (326). two (2) confirmed cases continue to be under hospital care. The Public Health Team continues to implement aggressive contact tracing and control measures in relation to all active cases.

No new recoveries have been recorded. the total number of recoveries stands at one hundred and two (102). total confirmed positive cases identified in the TCI to date now stands at four hundred and thirty-one (431). No new COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded and total COVID-19 related deaths remain at two (2).

Seventy-seven new test results have been recorded by the National Public Health Laboratory over the past 24hrs. Results confirmed forty-eight (48) indivduals positive and twenty-nine (29) negative for covid-19. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of two thousand one hundred and sixty (2160) test results, with one thousand seven hundred and twenty-nine (1729) confirmed to be negative and four hundred and thirty-one (431) positive confirmations. All persons confirmed not to have COVID-19, and any contacts, (if quarantined, will be removed from quarantine/observation status) are asked to continue following proper guidelines from the Ministry of Health.

The number of persons in quarantine/observation has increased to 662. This includes: Confirmed cases (326), primary contacts of confirmed cases (326), secondary contacts of confirmed cases (10). Persons under observation/quarantine, that are not confirmed or suspected cases, are either not displaying symptoms or have not met the case definition.

The increase in quarantine/observation numbers is as a result of the new confirmed cases and their contacts being added to quarantine/observation status. To date, a total of 1,429 individuals have been released from quarantine/observation status. 

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.

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the general public that today, 24^th August 2020, the first case of Covid-19 was identified on the island of Grand Turk. Covid-19 cases have now been reported on the islands of Providenciales, Parrot Cay, North Caicos and Grand Turk. The individual is a resident at the Wellness Center and is in a stable condition. The client has been isolated and is being cared for by the staff. Contact tracing will commence by the Public Health Team inclusive of both staff and other residents of the Wellness Center.

The Ministry of Health encourages all persons in the TCI to practice proper prevention measures inclusive of;

• Frequent handwashing for at least 20 seconds with soap and water
• Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer in the absence of soap and water
• Use of face coverings in public settings
• Practice social distancing of 6 feet
• Stay home if you have symptoms or signs of Covid-19 including cough, fever, shortness of breath, diarrhea, headache, loss of sense of smell/taste.
• Call the Health Hotlines if you have symptoms or signs of Covid-19 on 232 9444 or 333 0911
• Avoid all non-essential travel-including local, regional and international travel
• Stay up to date with information on Covid-19 by visiting the Ministry of Health’s website on; https://www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus/

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that as at 12am on 24^th August 2020:

Due to the passage of tropical storm laura the national public health laboratory (NPHL) remained closed on 23^rd August. therefore, no change has occurred in the Turks & Caicos Islands’ COVID-19 position over the past 24hrs. The National Public Health Laboratory resumed operations today and any testing will be reflected in tomorrow’s update.

The number of active confirmed cases in the TCI remains at two hundred and seventy-eight (278). two (2) confirmed cases continue to be under hospital care. The Public Health Team continues to implement aggressive contact tracing and control measures in relation to all active cases.

the total number of recoveries stands at one hundred and two (102). total confirmed positive cases identified in the TCI to date now stands at three hundred and eighty-three (383). No new COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded and total COVID-19 related deaths remain at two (2).

due to the shut down, no test results have been recorded by the National Public Health Laboratory over the past 24hrs. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of two thousand and eighty-three (2083) test results, with one thousand seven hundred (1700) confirmed to be negative and three hundred and eighty-three (383) positive confirmations. All persons confirmed not to have COVID-19, and any contacts, (if quarantined, will be removed from quarantine/observation status) are asked to continue following proper guidelines from the Ministry of Health.

The number of persons in quarantine/observation remains at 587. This includes: Confirmed cases (278), primary contacts of confirmed cases (299), secondary contacts of confirmed cases (10). Nine (9) of these persons are currently being quarantined at a non-medical facility. Persons under observation/quarantine, that are not confirmed or suspected cases, are either not displaying symptoms or have not met the case definition.

To date, a total of 1,429 individuals have been released from quarantine/observation status. 

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.