Suspected Varicella (Chickenpox) Cases among Healthcare Workers

Public Health Advisory: Suspected Varicella (Chickenpox) Cases among Healthcare Workers

Port of Spain, May 28, 2026The Ministry of Health advises the public that the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) is actively managing several suspected and probable cases of varicella (commonly known as chickenpox) identified among healthcare workers at the Sangre Grande Hospital Campus.


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Ministry of Health Advises Against the Sharing of Fake News

Port of Spain, May 11, 2026: The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that a memo currently circulating, which purports to be from the Ministry regarding the temporary closure of schools, is fake news. The Ministry advises that the memo in question is fake and therefore members of the public are urged not to share or disseminate the inaccurate information. For verified and official updates, persons are advised to visit the Ministry’s official website and social media platforms.

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