54 new Covid19 cases reported in SVG, positivity rate jumps to 12.8 per cent

Fifty-four new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from 422 samples processed on Tuesday September 14, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 12.8 per cent, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) reported on Wednesday evening.  

“Six (6) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Two hundred and sixty-nine (269) cases are currently active and thirteen (13) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousand six  hundred and thirteen (2613) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, three hundred and thirty-one (2331) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020. 

“In view of the confirmed presence of the Delta, Mu and Gamma variants in the community and  the significant increase in the number of new infections, transmission and severe COVID-19 disease, strict enforcement and compliance with all protocols and recommendations by everyone is strongly recommended. The correct and consistent use of masks, avoidance of crowds, physical  distancing, proper hand sanitizing and immunization with available vaccines have all been proven  to significantly reduce the risk of being infected, getting sick and or dying from the COVID-19  virus,” the release from NEMO said.