 As of March 20, 2022, St. Lucia Hurst diagnosed a total of 22,890 cases in country, with 17 active cases presently. The daily infection rate for the last 7 days is 2.9 per 100,000 population per day, which represents a 49% reduction from last week, with a 3% average testing positivity rate and a transmission rate of 0.3. We have noted a total of 366 COVID-19 deaths. We have four positive COVID-19 cases admitted at the respiratory hospital. One case is severely ill. Although this past week, we continue to register low numbers of cases. We are presently at the baseline point in the epidemiological curve and the public health indicators are within normal range. Globally, the COVID-19 cases are increasing. Over 21 million new cases were reported across the six WHO regions, representing the highest number of weekly cases recorded since the beginning of the pandemic. We also note the major outbreak in neighboring Martinica this time. The sublineages of Omicron, BA1 and BA2, are still transmitting intensely across the globe. The number of new deaths globally have remained stable. These increases are due to misinformation on the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and the total lifting of public health measures, especially in countries with low vaccination coverage. The Ministry of Health is monitoring the global and regional situation, ensuring surveillance measures remain in place. As we live safely with COVID-19, we continue working with the various sectors to reduce restrictive measures safely. We continue to ensure our testing capacity and the capacity for treatment and care remains available. The Ministry of Health reminds you of the following important measures as COVID-19 continues to be a threat. Avoid large crowds and crowded areas. If you develop respiratory symptoms, seek medical care and avoid contact with others. Avoid large meetings and crowded activities and social gatherings. Other protocols are maintained at all workplaces and sectors. Ensure safe physical distancing for face-to-face meetings and activities. The use of a face mask when in public places. Ensure regular cleaning of surfaces and sanitation of all business establishments and environments. Ensure you remain in quarantine or isolation if you are direct contact of a case or a member of your household is positive. Limit social activities at work. We note low vaccination uptake at this time. The Pfizer AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available at the various wellness centers. These vaccines have been proven to be safe and effective in protecting persons from developing COVID-19, its severe forms, complications, hospitalizations and death. The booster vaccine is also available for persons who have been fully vaccinated for over six months. Someone who has not been vaccinated is urged to get vaccinated urgently. We appeal to all organizations, public and private sector, to ensure the maintenance of the public health protocols. Let us strive to sustain the low number of COVID-19 cases as we live, work, study and recreate safely with COVID-19.