No new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, from one hundred and ninety-eight (198) samples processed on Monday July 5th, 2021.
The Health Services Sub-committee says seven (7) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period.
Ninety-two (92) cases are currently active and twelve (12) persons with COVID-19 have died.
Two thousand two hundred and forty (2240) cases of COVID-19 and two thousand, one hundred and thirty-six (2136) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.
The Committee says Persons who persist in incorrect or no mask use, remain unvaccinated and participate in mass gatherings will continue to be at risk for being infected and spreading COVID-19.
It says to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, compliance with the protocols including the effective use of masks, physical distancing, and the evidence-based recommendations to be vaccinated with the available vaccines is strongly recommended.