Dominica now stands at 16 confirmed COVID19 cases

Dominica now stands at 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and five recoveries.

Minister for Health, Dr. Irving McIntyre on Thursday made the announcement at a press briefing where he gave details of the latest confirmed case.

Dr. McIntyre says aggressive contact tracing is ongoing for the latest case.

McIntyre highlighted Dominica’s testing efforts and gave information on the release of patients and quarantined individuals.

McIntyre highlighted the importance of presenting a united front against COVID-19, and urged citizens to adhere to guidelines set out by the Ministry for Health.