The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is today reporting that during the period 12:01 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, to 12:00 noon Tuesday, May 17, 2022, a total of 67 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded (46 on Monday and 21 on Tuesday). 64 of the cases were locally transmitted and 3 imported.

Unfortunately, the Ministry recorded 2 deaths during the reporting period and 124 recoveries.

Therefore, the total number of active cases on Montserrat is 304. 722 people are in quarantine. The public is reminded that COVID-19 can be severe and lead to long-lasting complications or death.

Therefore, residents should take all measures to protect themselves from the virus by practicing good hand hygiene, wearing face coverings in public spaces, adhering to quarantine and isolation protocols, and vaccinating against this potentially deadly virus.

Additionally, people infected should seek medical attention at the earliest signs of severe symptoms such as shortness of breath or difficulty breathing and chest pains; by contacting the Flu Hotline at 496.7437 or 493.4755.Source: GIU Montserrat