St Lucia returns to 100% COVID-19 recovery rate

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has declared that St Lucia has once again attained a 100% rate of recovery from COVID-19.

Saint Lucia has reported a total of 25 COVID-19 cases to date. The last three patients in care have now recovered fully and tested negative for COVID-19. This now gives the country a 100 per cent recovery rate and reported zero COVID-19 related deaths.

Testing results received on August 11, 2020, revealed 99 negative test results. A total of 4,373 tests have been carried out to date.

According to the ministry, we remind everyone that as we continue with the phased re-opening of the country, the risk for the introduction of COVID-19 has increased.

The public is advised that all protocols are still in place including the reduced numbers for public transportation and hygiene protocols for private sector establishments.

These also include the use of face masks in public, the sanitizing of hands and maintaining the recommended 6-foot physical distance from others.

Ministry of health also said that we again appeal to people who have been placed in quarantine to adhere to the 14 day quarantine period. Where home quarantine has been granted, the individuals must remain there for the full period of time. This action is expected to protect the health and safety of every individual within our country.

We continue to advise on the importance of maintaining the standard recommendations for infection prevention and control, the ministry added.