Individuals experiencing flu-like symptoms or suspect being in contact with anyone who’s been tested positive for COVID-19 are being advised to stay at home and seek medical attention, through the COVID-19 hotline.
This, according to Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shawn Charles.
Recognized as a renowned regional epidemiologist, Dr. Charles is pleading for persons to avoid going to the emergency room at the hospitals with COVID-19 related symptoms, which, according to him, is an avenue for the virus to be further transmitted.
He says the ministry has systems in place to identify and evaluate persons experiencing symptoms.
Meantime, Health Minister, Nickolas Steele, also added his voice to the cause, encouraging individuals to call the hotline for assistance, even though they may fear being stigmatized.
