 Today, Monday, November 16, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation of two new cases of COVID-19. This brings a total number of cases diagnosed in country to date to 173. Case number 172 is a seven-year-old male from the Viewfort District. Case number 173 is a 65-year-old male from the Viewfort District. Both of these individuals, after being assessed and tested for COVID-19, were placed in quarantine by the health practitioners while awaiting receipt of their test results. One of these cases was identified through the contact tracing process and an epidemiological link has been established for this case. Case number 173 is linked to case number 155. As per protocol, arrangements have been made to place these individuals into care. The new total number of active cases currently in country is now 112. At present, one of the active cases remains in critical care at the respiratory hospital and all of the other active cases are stable. The Ministry of Health and Wellness has noted that over the past three weeks, a number of individuals in care have recovered and been discharged from care. It is important that families, communities, workplaces and the wider society help in creating a supportive environment which will reduce the fear or concerns of individuals who are returning to their daily routines after recovery. An individual who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 needs the comfort of familiar faces and places to help in their reintegration as this helps with the emotional and mental well-being. As such, the Ministry of Health and Wellness makes an appeal to everyone to be compassionate and avoid stigma towards individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Let us continue to practice the infection prevention and control guidelines that will help to reduce the exposure to the virus. Wash and sanitize your hands often during the day. Ensure a mask is always used when in public and ensure it covers both your mouth and your nose. Sanitize frequently touched surfaces often using a bleed solution and maintain the separation of six feet from others, which is about two arms length. If experiencing flu-like symptoms, keep away from others and seek medical care immediately at the closest respiratory clinic. Also avoid contact with others who may have flu-like symptoms. We the Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.