Trinidad and Tobago: PM Rowley tested positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Dr Keith Rowley has tested positive for the coronavirus.

2024-07-07 15:34:32

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Dr Keith Rowley has tested positive for the coronavirus. As per a post published on his official Facebook page, he started to experience flu-like symptoms on Monday. Immediately after testing positive, PM Rowley self-isolated himself and is currently under medical supervision. However, it is still unclear where he caught the infection while investigations are undergoing. Also read: Buccoo Reef to reach Trinidad and Tobago by Sunday morning Trinidad and Tobago, a country of over 1.3 million people, recorded more than eight thousand coronavirus cases and 145 virus-related deaths. Recently, the country received around 33,600 coronavirus vaccines from the COVAX facility. The arrival of the vaccine came days after a fuss-created by the opposition party on the vaccine procurement issue. Also read: Trinidad and Tobago: MP Rambally Stresses Unity at Islamic Function People are very much concerned about the health of their Prime Minister. More than three thousand people shared good-health wishes to Dr Keith Rowley on his Facebook account. "My Prime Minister Dr Keith Christopher Rowley. I am praying that you will recover. I know you are a strong man, a leader fight this Covid 19. The people of Trinidad and Tobago need you to be strong and all of the Caricom. We all are praying for you," wrote Angelique Espinoza. Also read: Trinidad and Tobago receives 33,600 doses of vaccine from COVAX Another user named Key Gomez wrote, "Speedy recovery Dr Rowley. Lord cover him from the crown of his head to the soul of his feet. You lord are the mighty healer. Claiming total healing in Jesus name." "It is well PM. You are more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father, thank You that You have the PM in your hands and no one can pluck him out of Your hands. He is hid with Christ in God, through the blood of Jesus Christ. Thank You that this is for your glory, Father. I cover those in the front line of the battle field anbattlefieldnches with the blood of Jesus, those who selflessly, lay down their lives for the masses. Let their sacrifice be credited to their account in Heaven. Thanks that You have got this. I pray these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen!!" wrote Cheryl-Ann Cave

Monika Walker

Monika Walker is a senior journalist specializing in regional and international politics, offering in-depth analysis on governance, diplomacy, and key global developments. With a degree in International Journalism, she is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through factual reporting. She also covers world news across every genre, providing readers with balanced and timely insights that connect the Caribbean to global conversations.