Thirty-one  new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from 221 samples processed on Wednesday June 9, resulting in a positivity rate of 14.0 per cent, a release from the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) said. 

“Cases include persons who work in environments with low vaccination coverage and those who  attended various events known to be high risk for spread. 

“Twenty-seven (27) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Two hundred and thirty one (231) cases are currently active and twelve (12) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two  thousand one hundred and thirty-two (2132) cases of COVID-19 and eighteen hundred and eighty nine (1889) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020. 

“Persons who persist in incorrect or no mask use, remain unvaccinated and participate in mass  gatherings will continue to be at risk for being infected and spreading COVID-19, as is happening  now. The public is urged to continue to use masks, sanitize, physically distance and get vaccinated  to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” the release said.