The Ministry continues its surveillance on both islands, 65 laboratory confirmed cases to date with 61 of these fully recovered.

Guidelines for Mass Gatherings during a Pandemic have been released. This document has been produced to promote the safety and welfare of all citizens by controlling the spread of the H1N1 virus.

The Ministry of Health is confident that its surveillance system is working very well and continues to assist the Ministry in rapidly tracing and confirming all H1N1 cases.

The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is offering Bursaries to suitably qualified nationals of Trinidad and Tobago to pursue studies in health-related disciplines.

The Minister of Health makes a statement on the WHO declaration, the local response and recommendations for the public.