 The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs continues to manage the fourth COVID-19 wave in country. From July 25, 2021, we note 2,583 cases at an average of 74 cases per day. Over the last 14 days, we also note five COVID-19 deaths and we have 1,970 active cases in country. The daily infection rate for the past week was 72.9 per 100,000 per day and an average of 132 per day. In relation to this new wave from July 25, 2021, 2,583 persons were positive. 51% are in the age group 25 to 49 years, 59% of the cases are female. The majority of the cases are from castries, grosile, babono and dennery. Based on contact tracing data, the majority of the cases diagnosed are related to social activities. To date, from the positive cases diagnosed in country, less than 2% have been fully vaccinated and any fully vaccinated positive cases have only shown very mild or asymptomatic disease. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs is working to strengthen the public health system to continue managing the increased cases. We continue to note high numbers as we test the contacts of cases. Also, based on the long incubation period of this virus, we continue to test and isolate contacts. The response last weekend was not encouraging as the reports from the enforcement agencies include numerous breaches to cofew, large mass crowd activities at bars, beaches and private parties. We continue to ask the public to work with us and exhibit responsible behavior to manage this fourth COVID-19 wave. The past week, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has continued collaboration with the Miniverse Association. These meetings were aimed at discussing and strengthening collaborations and efforts in order to reduce the COVID-19 risk and to manage the spike in cases. We continue to note positive cases related to this sector. We advise the many bus drivers to carry 10 or less passengers per load and that everyone keeps their masks on during the journey. Also, the regular sanitation after every trip. It is important that the transmission risk be minimized to all who use this valuable service. At present, we have available both the Pfizer and the AstraZeneca vaccine, free of charge in country at the various wellness centers. Vaccination remains the most important public health measure in managing infectious diseases. These vaccines have been proven to be safe and ineffective in protecting persons from developing COVID-19. It's severe forms, complications, hospitalizations and death. We continue to urge the public to access the various sites to get immunized at the soonest and encourage your family and friends to get immunized so we can all be protected. We continue to advise the public to remain vigilant as increased transmission and risk of the variants of concerns present. Let us adhere to the protocols that are put in place to keep us safe. These include regular hand washing, the use of the face mask in public places, avoiding crowds and persons with respiratory symptoms and keeping frequently touched surfaces clean. As usual, the Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue providing updates to the public as new information becomes available.