COVID-19 Update – Third Sample Negative, Three More Samples to be sent to CARPHA for COVID-19 Testing

Last night, March 21st, the Ministry of Health received the result for the sample sent on Wednesday, March 18th, for COVID-19 testing to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). The result is negative.

The Ministry of Health will be sending more samples tomorrow, Monday 23rd , for three persons meeting the definition of a suspected case of COVID-19. The samples will be sent to CARPHA for testing. The persons remain isolated as per the established protocol.

To date Anguilla has no confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The Ministry of Health reminds the public to practice hygienic measures to protect against COVID-19.

These include:

• Frequent Handwashing; if water is unavailable utilize an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Covering coughs or sneezes with a disposable tissue or in the crook of a flexed elbow.
• Avoiding contact with persons who are ill with symptoms of acute respiratory infections such as
  fever or cough.
• Regular clean surfaces and objects that are frequently touched or handled.

The Ministry of Health has established a hotline for the general public wishing for information on COVID- 19 and for persons who feel they have been exposed to COVID-19. The number is 1-264-476-7627 or 476 SOAP.

The Ministry of Health will continue to provide timely updates through our media partners, our official Facebook page and the government website at www.gov.ai.