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Beaches ordered closed, public gatherings reduced to five
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A lifeguard signals swimmers to come closer to shore at Maracas Bay over the Easter weekend. - Photo by Roger Jacob
FOR the next three weeks, all beaches will be closed and there will be no in-house dining at restaurants, bars, casinos and cinemas. In addition, only groups of five will now be able to gather in public. These measures will take effect from midnight.
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh announced this during a virtual press conference on Wednesday morning.
NO IN-HOUSE DINING: The main dining area at Soong s Great Wall, San Fernando. Photo by Jeff K Mayers
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Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh announced this morning that in-house dining and beaches are now prohibited while the number of public gatherings is reduced from 10 to five persons, as the government responds to a 1,100% increase in Covid-19 infections from the first week of March.
At present, Trinidad and Tobago has an average of 42 infections per day over a seven day rolling average and health officials are still bracing for a spike from the Easter weekend.
National Security Ministry moves to address lifeguards concerns
FILE PHOTO: Lifeguards on duty at Maracas Bay last December. - ROGER JACOB
After complaints by lifeguards about inadequate resources and manpower, the Ministry of National Security said it is working with the Lifeguard Services Division (LSD) to address concerns and make TT beaches safer.
The ministry, in a statement on Sunday, said some of its senior management team and the LSD have been meeting over the past several months with the aim of bringing about reasonable and cost-effective resolutions to matters affecting lifeguards.
Lifeguards who had, before the Easter long weekend, asked for resources to properly secure the country s beaches, increased their demands after two people drowned. Lifeguards had asked for vehicles to patrol the long stretch of beach in Mayaro and Guayaguayare.
Ministry continues to address issues affecting lifeguards
Port of Spain: Over the past several months meetings have been held between senior management of the Ministry of National Security and the Lifeguard Services Division, aimed at bringing about reasonable and cost-effective resolutions to matters affecting our nation’s lifeguards.
The Ministry continues to work with the Lifeguard Services Division in order to provide them with the requisite capacity and capability, to keep our country’s beaches safe for beachgoers and sea bathers alike.
To date the Ministry has:
Begun the procurement process to repair the Lifeguard Facilities Buildings and Towers at Mayaro, Toco, Salybia and Quinam, which fall under the purview of the Ministry of National Security.