 The Ministry of Health received confirmation this morning, Thursday, October 22, 2020, of three confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases diagnosed to date in country to 42. Case number 40 is a 42-year-old male from the Miku district. Case number 41 is a 29-year-old female from Cass Trees, and case number 42 is a 58-year-old female from the Babuno district. More from the chief medical officer, Dr. Sharon Belmar George. All cases presented at community respiratory clinics with respiratory symptoms and were tested and placed in quarantine pending the results. Upon receiving their results, they've been transferred to the respiratory hospital for care. This brings to 15, the total number of confirmed cases currently isolated for care. All 15 cases are currently in care and doing well. During this week, it has been noted that the new cases are being captured from a wider range of communities nationally, pointing to the existence of community spread of COVID-19. If you are experiencing respiratory symptoms which include a cough, sore throat, fever, we appeal to you to promptly seek care at the closest respiratory clinic. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should not be within the workplace or involved in social activities. As COVID-19 cases come closer to our homes, our communities, workplaces and social circles, we should realize that we are all at risk of contracting the virus. It is important that we each take all of the measures to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. The Ministry of Health reminds every citizen of the importance of consistently practicing infection prevention and control measures. Ensuring that a mask is used when in public. To follow floor markers or spaces to maintain the recommended physical distance where floor markers are not available as a guide, use a separation from the next person as two arms length apart. Also, to wash and sanitize your hands often throughout the day. Remember if you're experiencing flu-like symptoms, seek care at the closest respiratory clinic. The five respiratory clinics remain open for anyone experiencing symptoms, such as fever, cough, sore throat. The grocery poly clinic and the dennery hospital are open on Saturday and Sunday from 8 to 4 to ensure access to care during the weekend. Chief Medical Officer Dr Sharon Belmont George