Montserrat Records its 6th COVID-19 Case

Montserrat recorded a positive COVID-19 case on Thursday.

A press release issued by the Government Information Unit confirmed the island’s 6th active case of COVID -19.

It is said that the individual was identified through continued efforts of the Ministry of Health and Social Services to trace the known contacts of persons infected with the virus. 

The Ministry also confirmed that all active cases are in home–isolation and recovering well.

The Ministry says investigations will continue in an effort to isolate and treat any other local cases and prevent further spread of the COVID- 19 virus.

Residents are reminded to continue to practice frequent and thorough handwashing with soap and water, disinfection of surroundings, covering coughs and sneezes, wearing a face-covering and maintaining social distance to halt the spread of the virus. 

These simple measures, the Ministry says remain highly effective in infection prevention and control.

Anyone experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, cough and runny nose; as well as sudden loss of smell or taste, nausea or diarrhea is being encouraged to contact the “flu- hotline” (496-9724) during working hours, and the casualty department (491-2836/2552/ 2802) after hours.