 Today, Monday, December 7th, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation of five new cases of COVID-19. This is from a total of 78 samples with five positives and 73 negatives. This brings a total number of cases diagnosed in country to date to 270. Case number 266 is a 50-year-old female from the Castries District. Case number 267 is a 19-year-old female from the Castries District. Case number 268 is a 68-year-old male from the Castries District. Case number 269 is a 53-year-old female from the Viewfort District. Case number 270 is a 37-year-old male from the Castries District. These individuals were seen at the community respiratory facility where they were assessed and tested for COVID-19. They were all placed in quarantine by the health practitioners while awaiting the return of their test results. Epidemiological links have been established for case number 269 and 217. Investigations are ongoing by the contact tracing team to determine the epidemiological links for the other three cases. As per protocol, arrangements have been made for the placement of these individuals into isolation. The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that there are seven COVID-19 recoveries for today, December 7, 2020, bringing the new total number of active cases currently in country to 103. To date, St. Nusha has recorded a total of 165 recoveries in country. At present, all of the active cases are stable and doing well. It is important that everyone is mindful of the ways in which exposure to the COVID-19 virus can be reduced. Every citizen is asked to continue maintaining the recommended infection prevention and control measures. Wash and sanitize hands often during the day. Wear a mask every time while in public and ensure it covers both your mouth and your nose. Maintain a distance of six feet from others, which is about two arms length apart. Sanitize frequently touched surfaces using a bleed solution. Feel contact with other people who have flu-like symptoms. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, keep away from others and seek medical care immediately at the closest community respiratory clinic. The Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue providing updates as new information becomes available.