(Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Thursday, 11 June 2020): InterHealth Canada - Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital wishes to advise the general public that the project announced by the TCI Government – Ministry of Health to install electrical sockets and medical gas lines in the Outpatient Department at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre is due to commence on Saturday, June 13^th 2020 and is expected to span several weeks.

The project is a collaborative effort, which is intended to expand the country's critical care capacity and provide greater access to aggressive respiratory support, where required, as part of the national COVID-19 response and reopening of local borders to international flights. Patients should expect temporary changes to clinic scheduling and the use of alternative onsite clinical areas to provide the least possible disruption to outpatient services during the renovation period.

During a national lockdown, outpatient services are normally downscaled to divert human resources to the emergency response. Therefore, under these circumstances and in the case of adverse patient surges, the outpatient department rooms will serve as a multipurpose space to deliver advanced clinical care -- contingent upon staff and equipment availability -- once renovation works are complete.

The project is funded and directed independently by the TCI Government - Ministry of Health. InterHealth Canada, the hospital’s private health care management company, is specifically responsible for the application of infection prevention and control (IPC) and general safety processes once construction workers are onsite along with the coordination of clinic scheduling and patient flows.

In partnership with key stakeholders in the Ministry of Health and Military of Defense, the company’s role is also to advise TCI Government – Ministry of Health on the clinical human resource needs and the most suitable medical equipment to ensure compatibility with existing hardware, clinical needs and planned preventative maintenance requirements.

The Ministry of Health would like to advise the public that as at 12am on 11^th June 2020:

THE TURKS AND CAICOS HAS SEEN MINIMAL CHANGE IN ITS COVID-19 POSITION. NO NEW POSITIVE OR SUSPECTED CASES HAVE BEEN RECORDED SINCE THE PREVIOUS UPDATE. the public IS ADVISED TO CONTINUE FOLLOWING THE HEALTH ADVICE AND GUIDELINES FROM THE MINISTRY, ESPECIALLY AS WE PROGRESS WITH THE PHASED REOPENING.

THE NUMBER OF PERSONS IN QUARANTINE/OBSERVATION HAS INCREASED TO 97. This includes: Persons experiencing symptoms but not meeting the case definition (2), travellers (94) and a contact (1) – thirty-eight (38) of the travellers are currently being quarantined at a non-medical facility. Two persons are now under hospital care. Persons under observation/quarantine, that are not confirmed or suspected cases, are either not displaying symptoms or have not met the case definition.

THE INCREASE IN QUARANTINE/OBSERVATION NUMBERS IS AS A RESULT OF AN ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS BUT NOT MEETING THE CASE DEFINITION BEING ADDED TO QUARANTINE/OBSERVATION STATUS. TO DATE, A TOTAL OF 687 individuals have been released from quarantine/observation status. 

NO NEW POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED. LOCAL TESTING IS NOW BEING CONDUCTED FOR PERSONS IN A RANGE OF CATEGORIES, INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY NEED TO TRAVEL LOCALLY TO OTHER ISLANDS, TRAVEL FOR TREATMENT ABROAD AND OTHER REASONS. THESE PERSONS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN IN QUARANTINE. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of two hundred and twenty-two (222) test results, with two hundred and ten (210) confirmed to be negative and twelve (12) positive confirmations. All persons confirmed not to have COVID-19, and any contacts, (if quarantined, will be removed from quarantine/observation status) are asked to continue following proper guidelines from the Ministry of Health.

CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES CONTINUE TO STAND AT TWELVE (12); WITH THE TOTAL NUMBER OF RECOVERIES FROM COVID-19 AT TEN (10), AND THE TCI CONTINUES TO RECORD ONE COVID-19 DEATH.

PERSONS ARE ALSO REMINDED of offenses committed under section 34 of the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (nO.4) (AMENDMENT) (NO.5) Regulations 2020 in regard to false Statements/information. You do not have to be the originator of the statement/information in order to be charged under the law.

Please note the following definitions:

• A suspected person is someone who meets the case definition as outlined by WHO and CARPHA - and is experiencing symptoms.
• A person in quarantine is an individual on island who may have come in proximity to suspected or confirmed cases - and have not exhibited symptoms.

Let's continue to reduce the risk by: 1. Washing our hands for 20secs or more 2. Practicing social distancing 3. Prepare your home, office and other surroundings by following the advice of the Ministry of Health and other credible health agencies.

For more information, please visit the Ministry of Health website, www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or call our hotline numbers, (649) 232-9444 and (649) 333-0911, if you or someone you know has symptoms or signs of COVID-19.

The Ministry of Health would like to advise the public that as at 12am on 9^th June, 2020:

THE TURKS AND CAICOS CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE SOME CHANGE IN ITS COVID-19 POSITION. NO NEW POSITIVE OR SUSPECTED CASES HAVE BEEN RECORDED SINCE THE PREVIOUS UPDATE. the public IS ADVISED TO CONTINUE FOLLOWING THE HEALTH ADVICE AND GUIDELINES FROM THE MINISTRY, ESPECIALLY AS WE PROGRESS WITH THE PHASED REOPENING.

THE NUMBER OF PERSONS IN QUARANTINE/OBSERVATION HAS INCREASED TO 100. This includes: one person experiencing symptoms but not meeting the case definition (1), travellers (98) and a contact (1) – thirty-eight (38) of the travellers are currently being quarantined at a non-medical facility. One person is now under hospital care. Persons under observation/quarantine, that are not confirmed or suspected cases, are either not displaying symptoms or have not met the case definition.

THE INCREASE IN QUARANTINE NUMBERS IS AS A RESULT OF ONE PERSON EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS; THIS INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN PLACED IN QUARANTINE/OBSERVATION STATUS. TO DATE, A TOTAL OF 683 individuals have been released from quarantine/observation status. 

NO NEW POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED. LOCAL TESTING IS NOW BEING CONDUCTED FOR PERSONS IN A RANGE OF CATEGORIES, INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY NEED TO TRAVEL LOCALLY TO OTHER ISLANDS, TRAVEL FOR TREATMENT ABROAD AND OTHER REASONS. THESE PERSONS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN IN QUARANTINE. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of one hundred and ninety-six (196) test results, with one hundred and eighty-four (184) confirmed to be negative and twelve (12) positive confirmations. All persons confirmed not to have COVID-19, and any contacts, (if quarantined, will be removed from quarantine/observation status) are asked to continue following proper guidelines from the Ministry of Health.

CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES CONTINUE TO STAND AT TWELVE (12); WITH THE TOTAL NUMBER OF RECOVERIES FROM COVID-19 AT TEN (10), AND THE TCI CONTINUES TO RECORD ONE COVID-19 DEATH.

PERSONS ARE ALSO REMINDED of offenses committed under section 34 of the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (nO.4) (AMENDMENT) (NO.5) Regulations 2020 in regard to false Statements/information. You do not have to be the originator of the statement/information in order to be charged under the law.

Please note the following definitions:

• A suspected person is someone who meets the case definition as outlined by WHO and CARPHA - and is experiencing symptoms.
• A person in quarantine is an individual on island who may have come in proximity to suspected or confirmed cases - and have not exhibited symptoms.

Let's continue to reduce the risk by: 1. Washing our hands for 20secs or more 2. Practicing social distancing 3. Prepare your home, office and other surroundings by following the advice of the Ministry of Health and other credible health agencies.

For more information, please visit the Ministry of Health website, www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or call our hotline numbers, (649) 232-9444 and (649) 333-0911, if you or someone you know has symptoms or signs of COVID-19.

The Ministry of Health would like to advise the public that as at 12am on 8^th June, 2020:

THE TURKS AND CAICOS CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE SOME CHANGE IN ITS COVID-19 POSITION. NO NEW POSITIVE OR SUSPECTED CASES HAVE BEEN RECORDED SINCE THE PREVIOUS UPDATE. the public IS ADVISED TO CONTINUE FOLLOWING THE HEALTH ADVICE AND GUIDELINES FROM THE MINISTRY, ESPECIALLY AS WE PROGRESS WITH THE PHASED REOPENING.

THE NUMBER OF PERSONS IN QUARANTINE/OBSERVATION HAS INCREASED TO 99. This includes: travellers (98) and a contact (1) – thirty-eight (38) of the travellers are currently being quarantined at a non-medical facility. Persons under observation/quarantine, that are not confirmed or suspected cases, are either not displaying symptoms or have not met the case definition.

NO NEW POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED. LOCAL TESTING IS NOW BEING CONDUCTED FOR PERSONS IN A RANGE OF CATEGORIES, INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY NEED TO TRAVEL LOCALLY TO OTHER ISLANDS, TRAVEL FOR TREATMENT ABROAD AND OTHER REASONS. THESE PERSONS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN IN QUARANTINE. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of one hundred and ninety-six (196) test results, with one hundred and eighty-four (184) confirmed to be negative and twelve (12) positive confirmations. All persons confirmed not to have COVID-19, and any contacts, (if quarantined, will be removed from quarantine/observation status) are asked to continue following proper guidelines from the Ministry of Health.

CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES CONTINUE TO STAND AT TWELVE (12); WITH THE TOTAL NUMBER OF RECOVERIES FROM COVID-19 AT TEN (10), AND THE TCI CONTINUES TO RECORD ONE COVID-19 DEATH.

THE INCREASE IN QUARANTINE NUMBERS IS AS A RESULT OF RESIDENTS REURNING FROM OVERSEAS. AS PER CURRENT PROTOCOLS, THESE PERSONS ARE PLACED IN QUARANTINE/OBSERVATION STATUS. TO DATE, A TOTAL OF 683 individuals have been released from quarantine/observation status. 

PERSONS ARE ALSO REMINDED of offenses committed under section 34 of the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (nO.4) (AMENDMENT) (NO.5) Regulations 2020 in regard to false Statements/information. You do not have to be the originator of the statement/information in order to be charged under the law.

Please note the following definitions:

• A suspected person is someone who meets the case definition as outlined by WHO and CARPHA - and is experiencing symptoms.
• A person in quarantine is an individual on island who may have come in proximity to suspected or confirmed cases - and have not exhibited symptoms.

Let's continue to reduce the risk by: 1. Washing our hands for 20secs or more 2. Practicing social distancing 3. Prepare your home, office and other surroundings by following the advice of the Ministry of Health and other credible health agencies.

For more information, please visit the Ministry of Health website, www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or call our hotline numbers, (649) 232-9444 and (649) 333-0911, if you or someone you know has symptoms or signs of COVID-19.

The Ministry of Health would like to advise the public that as at 12am on 7^th June, 2020:

THE TURKS AND CAICOS HAS EXPERIENCED MINIMAL CHANGE IN ITS COVID-19 POSITION. NO NEW POSITIVE OR SUSPECTED CASES HAVE BEEN RECORDED SINCE THE PREVIOUS UPDATE. the public IS ADVISED TO CONTINUE FOLLOWING THE HEALTH ADVICE AND GUIDELINES FROM THE MINISTRY, ESPECIALLY AS WE PROGRESS WITH THE PHASED REOPENING.

THE NUMBER OF PERSONS IN QUARANTINE/OBSERVATION REMAINS AT 43. This includes: travellers (42) and a contact (1) – thirty-one (31) of the travellers are currently being quarantined at a non-medical facility. Persons under observation/quarantine, that are not confirmed or suspected cases, are either not displaying symptoms or have not met the case definition.

FOUR (4) NEW LOCAL TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED, WHICH CONFIRMED THAT INDIVIDUALS WERE NEGATIVE FOR COVID-19. LOCAL TESTING IS NOW BEING CONDUCTED FOR PERSONS IN A RANGE OF CATEGORIES, INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY NEED TO TRAVEL LOCALLY TO OTHER ISLANDS, TRAVEL FOR TREATMENT ABROAD AND OTHER REASONS. THESE PERSONS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN IN QUARANTINE. To date, the TCI has recorded a total of one hundred and ninety-six (196) test results, with one hundred and eighty-four (184) confirmed to be negative and twelve (12) positive confirmations. All persons confirmed not to have COVID-19, and any contacts, (if quarantined, will be removed from quarantine/observation status) are asked to continue following proper guidelines from the Ministry of Health.

CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES CURRENTLY STAND AT TWELVE (12); WITH THE TOTAL NUMBER OF RECOVERIES FROM COVID-19 AT TEN (10), AND THE TCI CONTINUES TO RECORD ONE COVID-19 DEATH.

THERE CONTINUES TO BE NO NEW SUSPECTED CASES OF COVID-19.

TO DATE, A TOTAL OF 683 individuals have been released from quarantine/observation status. 

PERSONS ARE ALSO REMINDED of offenses committed under section 34 of the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (nO.4) (AMENDMENT) (NO.5) Regulations 2020 in regard to false Statements/information. You do not have to be the originator of the statement/information in order to be charged under the law.

Please note the following definitions:

• A suspected person is someone who meets the case definition as outlined by WHO and CARPHA - and is experiencing symptoms.
• A person in quarantine is an individual on island who may have come in proximity to suspected or confirmed cases - and have not exhibited symptoms.

Let's continue to reduce the risk by: 1. Washing our hands for 20secs or more 2. Practicing social distancing 3. Prepare your home, office and other surroundings by following the advice of the Ministry of Health and other credible health agencies.

For more information, please visit the Ministry of Health website, www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or call our hotline numbers, (649) 232-9444 and (649) 333-0911, if you or someone you know has symptoms or signs of COVID-19.