 As of January 2nd, 2022, Senushahus diagnosed a total of 13,816 cases in country, with 362 active cases presently. The daily infection rate for the last seven days is nearly 7.6 per 100,000 population per day, with a 14% testing positivity rate and a transmission rate of 2.9. We have noted a total of 301 COVID-19 deaths. We have 24 positive cases admitted at the respiratory hospital. One case is critically ill and eight are severely ill. Since the commencement of the 5th wave on December 16th, 2021, 686 cases have been diagnosed with an average of 40 cases per day. Women account for 56% of the cases and 6 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded. Visitors account for 26% of the cases. The prevalence increases noted both in the northern and southern regions of the island. We continue to note increases in most of the public health indicators over the last seven days. The transmission rate, the test positivity rate, increase active cases as we manage the 5th wave in country. We have increased our surveillance for the Omicron variant, which is characterized with a high level of transmission, and we still have the Delta variant in circulation locally. The increased transmission of COVID-19 noted at this point has the capacity to increase hospitalizations, death and the productivity in the workplace. We appeal to all organizations, public and private sector to ensure the strengthening of all of the public health protocols. We remind you of the following important measures. 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. Ensure the protocols are maintained at all workplaces and sectors, on minibuses, the commercial and tourism sector, gyms, hardware stores, supermarkets and recreational activities. Ensure safe physical distancing for face-to-face meetings and activities. Use of face masks while in public places. Ensure regular cleaning of surfaces and the sanitation of all business establishments and environments. Ensure you remain in quarantine or isolation if you are direct contact of a case or member of your household is positive. Limit social activities at work. Encourage vaccination of employees. The Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available at the various wellness centers and advertised vaccination sites. These vaccines have been proven to be safe and effective in protecting persons from developing COVID-19 in severe forms, complications, hospitalizations and death. The booster Pfizer vaccine is also available for persons who have had both doses of the AstraZeneca for over six months. Everyone who has not been vaccinated is urged to get vaccinated urgently. The Ministry of Health and Wellness, we will continue providing updates to you as new information becomes available.