After review and assessments, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs announces further adjustments to the public health measures in response to COVID-19:

 The wearing of face masks is optional but remains highly recommended to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 particularly in closed settings or where many persons are gathered such as: – Health Services – Elderly Care Homes and Institutions – Educational Facilities/Schools – Religious institutions – Correctional Facilities such as prisons / Boys Training Center, etc.

Hand sanitization and temperature checks are also recommended but optional based on each institution’s policy.

There have been some adjustments to the quarantine protocols based on the mode of transmission of the disease and the recent trends observed in in the disease:

– Asymptomatic contacts of a positive case identified through the contact tracing process can continue to work or attend classes but must wear a mask. Should they become symptomatic whilst at work or school they should immediately isolate and test.

– Symptomatic contacts of a positive case should be tested and must isolate at home pending test results.

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