The twin-island republic of Trinidad and

Tobago has confirmed its second COVID-19 related death.

The Ministry of Health made the

announcement on Friday (March 27). The patient was an elderly man with

pre-existing medical conditions.

To maintain patient confidentiality and to

allow the family the space to grieve, the Ministry has not released any

additional details.

Meanwhile in Tobago, a healthcare worker

has tested positive for COVID-19, making it the island’s second case.

The patient, who works at the Scarborough

General Hospital, has been isolated and is being closely monitored. As per

protocol, the individual will be transferred to Trinidad to undergo additional

treatment.

According to the Tobago Division of Health,

Wellness and Family the hospital will be deeply sanitised and scheduled,

regular cleaning and disinfection will continue, along with contact-tracing

efforts.

At present, 453 samples have been sent to the

Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing; 66 have tested positive

for the virus.

Forty-seven of those who tested positive

came from the group of nationals who recently returned from a cruise. One

patient thus far has recovered and discharged from the hospital.