 Today, Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation of five new cases of COVID-19. This brings a total number of cases diagnosed in country to date to 178. Case number 174 is a one-year-old male from the Viewfort District. Case number 175 is a 13-year-old male from the Choiselle District. Case number 176 is a 31-year-old female from the Grozile District. Case number 177 is a 54-year-old male from the Castries District. Case number 178 is a 44-year-old male from the Grozile District. All of these individuals, after being assessed and tested for COVID-19, were placed in quarantine by health practitioners while awaiting receipts of their test results. Three of these cases were identified through the contact tracing process and an epidemiological link has been established for these three cases. Case number 174 is linked to cases 109 and 165. Case number 175 is linked to cases 109 and 163. Case number 176 is linked to case number 169. As a protocol, the arrangements have been made to place these individuals into care. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is pleased to announce that the reported critical case has recovered from COVID-19 and has been transferred as of yesterday to the Owen King EU Hospital for continued care. This now springs the total number of active cases currently in country to 116. At present, all of the remaining active cases are stable. The Ministry of Health and Wellness be once again remind everyone that we are all susceptible to the virus. However, there are persons who are at greater risk, such as the elderly and those living with chronic and underlying medical conditions. Therefore, we all have to play our part to protect the health and safety of our families, our friends, our colleagues and our neighbours. Let us all continue to take personal responsibility and adhere to the protocols and guidelines for the prevention of the virus. Let us continue to practice the infection prevention and control guidelines that will help to reduce exposure to the virus. Wash and sanitise your hands often during the day, ensure face mask is used whenever you are out in public and ensure that it covers your mouth and your nose. Sanitise frequently touched surfaces often using a bleed solution. Maintain the separation of 6 feet from others, which is about 2 arms length apart. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, keep away from others and seek medical care immediately at the closest respiratory clinic. Also, avoid contact with other persons who have flu-like symptoms. The Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue updating you as information becomes available.