Children Are Most Affected By Current Covid-19 Outbreak

Children appear to be the most affected group in this current outbreak of COVID-19 in Montserrat.

That’s according to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. It is alerting residents of a sharp increase in coronavirus cases on the island.   

The cases have been found to be primarily locally transmitted; meaning the infected individuals have no recent travel history.

According to the Ministry, samples have been sent to CARPHA for genomic sequencing to determine the variant in circulation, and contract tracing is on-going.

Residents are asked to assist the Ministry in containing this virus by isolating and reporting any flu-like symptoms experienced via telephone numbers 496-7437 or 493-4755.

Additionally, the ministry says residents should be vigilant to protect themselves from the virus by wearing facial coverings and social distancing when in public spaces and by practicing good hand hygiene.

Unvaccinated individuals are invited to register for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by contacting the St. John’s Health Centre at 491-5218.

The latest COVID-19 figures will be published in a subsequent dashboard. However, as of April 23, 2022 there were twelve active cases on island.