 Results received on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 reveals that St. Lucia has recorded a new case of COVID-19. The case is a 32-year-old female who travelled from the United States and has been in government quarantined from arrival. She is stable and will be transferred to the respiratory hospital for care. This brings a total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 to date to 26. A total of 4,768 tests have been conducted to date. As we manage new cases and investigate possible contacts, the public is advised to take personal responsibilities to protect themselves and the family. We advise against mass crowd gatherings. We advise on responsible behaviour without unnecessary panic. The public is also advised that all of the protocols are still in place. These also include the use of face masks in public places and to maintain safe physical distance from others. We appeal to everyone to continue supporting our national effort to minimize the threat of COVID-19 on our island. The five respiratory clinics remain open to facilitate any one of respiratory signs and symptoms or any concerns. Also, the 311 hotline is available where questions or concerns can also be addressed. We continue to advise on the importance of maintaining the standard recommendations for infection prevention and control. These include regular hand washing with soap and water or the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer where soap and water may not be available and to cover your mouth and nose with disposable tissues when coughing and sneezing. The Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue providing further updates on COVID-19.