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

The Turks and Caicos Islands continues to see changes in its COVID-19 position since the previous update. five (5) new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded. four (4) cases are contacts of known confirmed cases, and the other case has no clear epidemiological link. the number of active confirmed cases in the tci currently stands at fifty-nine (59), with three (3) cases under hospital care, and seven (7) new recoveries being recorded. The total number of recoveries now stands at thirty-five (35). The Public Health Team is continuing its implementation of aggressive contact tracing and control measures in relation to all active cases.

The total number of confirmed positive cases identified in the TCI to date increases to ninety-seven (97). No new COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded since the previous update and total COVID-19 related deaths remain at two (2).

ten (10) new test results have been recorded since the previous UPDATE. confirming five (5) individuals positive and five (5) others confirmed negative for covid-19. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of one thousand one hundred and thirteen (1113) test results, with one thousand and sixteen (1016) confirmed to be negative and ninety-seven (97) 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 218. This includes: Confirmed cases (59), primary contacts of confirmed cases (93), secondary contacts of confirmed cases (51) returning TCI residents (15) – Eighteen (18) 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.

the change in quarantine/observation numbers is as a result of the new confirmed cases and their contacts being added to Quarantine/observation status; and the new recoveries and persons whose quarantine period has expired, being removed from quarantine/observation status. To date, a total of 1155 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 23^rd July 2020:

The Turks and Caicos Islands has continued to see some change in its COVID-19 position since the previous update. four (4) new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded. the number of active confirmed cases in the tci now stands at sixty-one (61), with two (2) case continuing to be under hospital care, and five (5) new recoveries being recorded. The total number of recoveries now stands at twenty-six (26). The Public Health Team is continuing its implementation of aggressive contact tracing and control measures in relation to all active cases.

The total number of confirmed positive cases identified in the TCI to date increases to ninty (90). No new COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded since the previous update and total COVID-19 related deaths remain at two (2).

fourteen (14) new test results have been recorded since the previous UPDATE. confirming four (4) individuals positive and ten (10) others confirmed negative for covid-19. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of one thousand and seven-five (1075) test results, with nine hundred and eighty-five (985) confirmed to be negative and ninty (90) 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 decreased to 206. This includes: Confirmed cases (61), primary contacts of confirmed cases (93), secondary contacts of confirmed cases (46) returning TCI residents (6) – Twenty-two (5) 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.

the change in quarantine/observation numbers is as a result of the new confirmed cases and their contacts being added to Quarantine/observation status; and the new recoveries and persons whose quarantine period has expired, being removed from quarantine/observation status. To date, a total of 1134 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.

On Wednesday 22nd July 2020, which marked the reopening of the TCI’s International and Regional Borders, the Ministry of Health staff responsible for Port Health and Surveillance at the Providenciales International Airport, through its rigorous screening process, identified two travelers with inadequate health documentation who were flagged for additional review.

These individuals were interviewed and swabbed as per Health Protocols before leaving the airport and the National Public Health Laboratory subsequently identified that one of the persons tested positive for COVID-19.

An investigation is ongoing into how this breach occurred to prevent further occurrences. The Public Health Team has commenced contact tracing.  Persons on flight AA1279 on July 22, 2020 are advised to self-monitor for symptoms or signs of COVID-19 for the next 14 days and to contact the Health Hotlines on (649) 232 9444 or (649) 333 0911 for further advice and guidance.

The Minister of Health, Hon. Edwin Astwood, added that he is pleased that the system in place works in identifying breaches in the testing requirements.  He is also pleased and proud with the success of his staff within the Ministry of Health having the ability to ensure that the individuals were swabbed and tested within a short period of time. 

The general and traveling public are reminded that The Turks And Caicos Islands Public And Environmental Health (Control Measures)(Covid-19)(Arriving Passengers Health Clearance) Regulations 2020 came into force on 22 July 2020 and stipulates the requirements for travelers wishing to enter the TCI. These regulations are designed to safeguard both residents and travelers by mitigating the risk of the importation of COVID-19 into the TCI through a number of measures inclusive of the requirement for a negative pre-arrival PCR COVID-19 tests taken no more than 5 days prior to departure to TCI.

Information required for travel should be uploaded to the travel portal 72 hours prior to travel and includes but is not limited to;

• Contact information, including name, address, date of birth, nationality;
• Passport number;
• Type of transport;
• Flight information, including date of travel, date of departure, airline, flight number;
• Intended address(es) throughout their stay in the Islands;
• Details of travel within the fourteen days before arrival in the Islands;
• Declaration of health, including disclosure of symptoms, previous COVID-19 positive test results and close contact with known infected individuals;
• Upload approved documentary evidence of a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR COVID-19) test from an accredited laboratory, as provided in regulation 5 undertaken no more than five days prior to travel to the Islands; and
• Upload proof of health or travel insurance cover, as provided in regulation 6; and
• Obtain a TCI Assured Travel Authorisation
• Every person arriving in the Islands shall produce a copy of his TCI Assured Travel Authorisation (printed or electronic) and the original copy of the negative PCR COVID-19 test result to an immigration officer and a health officer at the port of entry
• Every person arriving in the Islands shall complete and submit to a health officer at the port of entry, a health screening questionnaire for COVID-19.
• A visitor who fails to produce a TCI Assured Travel Authorisation may be refused leave to enter the Islands by an immigration
• A visitor or resident who fails to produce the TCI Assured Travel Authorisation as required under subregulation (2), shall be subject to a fine of $3,000 by the Director of Immigration.
• The fine under subregulation (5) shall be payable to the Government.

Persons are reminded to comply with the requirements or be subject to the penalties as outlined above.

For additional information, please visit the Tourist Boards website at https://travelauthorisation.turksandcaicostourism.com/public/.

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

The Turks and Caicos Islands continues to experience some change in its COVID-19 position since the previous update. two (2) new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded. both cases are contacts of known confirmed cases. the number of active confirmed cases in the tci stands at sixty-one (61), with three (3) cases now under hospital care, and two (2) new recoveries being recorded. The total number of recoveries now stands at twenty-eight (28). The Public Health Team is continuing its implementation of aggressive contact tracing and control measures in relation to all active cases.

The total number of confirmed positive cases identified in the TCI to date increases to ninty-two (92). No new COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded since the previous update and total COVID-19 related deaths remain at two (2).

twenty-eight (28) new test results have been recorded since the previous UPDATE. confirming two (2) individuals positive and twenty-six (26) others confirmed negative for covid-19. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of one thousand one hundred and three (1103) test results, with one thousand and eleven (1011) confirmed to be negative and ninety-two (92) 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 217. This includes: Confirmed cases (61), primary contacts of confirmed cases (90), secondary contacts of confirmed cases (51) returning TCI residents (15) – Eighteen (18) 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.

the change in quarantine/observation numbers is as a result of the new confirmed cases and their contacts being added to Quarantine/observation status; and the new recoveries and persons whose quarantine period has expired, being removed from quarantine/observation status. To date, a total of 1150 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 22^nd July 2020:

The Turks and Caicos Islands has experienced some change in its COVID-19 position over the past 24hrs. four (4) new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded. all cases are local transmission with no clear epidemiological link. this increases the number of active confirmed cases in the tci to sixty-two (62), with two (2) case continuing to be under hospital care. The Public Health Team is continuing its implementation of aggressive contact tracing and control measures in relation to all active cases.

The total number of confirmed positive cases identified in the TCI to date now stands at eighty-six (86). The total number of recoveries remains at twenty-one (21). No new COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded since the previous update and total COVID-19 related deaths remain at two (2).

fourteen (14) new test results have been recorded since the previous UPDATE. confirming four (4) individuals positive and ten (10) others confirmed negative for covid-19. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of one thousand and sixty-one (1061) test results, with nine hundred and seventy-five (975) confirmed to be negative and eighty-six (86) 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 236. This includes: Confirmed cases (62), primary contacts of confirmed cases (99), secondary contacts of confirmed cases (44) returning TCI residents (31) – Twenty-two (22) 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.

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 1077 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.