Dominica confirms eight new COVID 19 cases

Dominica on Wednesday confirmed eight new COVID 19 cases.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Johnson made the announcement at a Ministry of Health press briefing.

He said Dominica now has 12 active COVID 19 cases, all of which are a-symptomatic.

Dr. Johnson said further the 3^rd & 4^th cases are people with recent travel history.

A 60 year old male quarantined at a private certified facility is the 5^th case.

A 24 year old male from the Dominica Republic is the 6^th case. The 7^th and 8^th cases are from high risks countries, arriving in Dominica.