 During the last seven days, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Early Affairs has diagnosed a total of 308 cases in country with over 300 active cases presently. Although we have not confirmed the presence of the Omicron variant in country through gene sequencing, the transmission rate and the disease profile suggests it may already be present in country. This has the potential to affect health and safety and workplace productivity. The Ministry of Health alerts all sectors on the urgent strengthening of all public health measures to reduce the possible impact over the next few weeks. We remind you of the following important measures. Avoid large meetings, crowded activities and social gatherings. Ensure the protocols are maintained at all workplaces and sectors on many buses and commercial and tourism sector, gyms, hardware stores, supermarkets and recreational activities. Ensure safe physical distancing for face-to-face meetings and activities. The use of face masks when in public places. Ensure regular cleaning of surfaces and 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. If you develop respiratory symptoms which includes cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, fatigue, loss of sense of smell and taste, dire and vomiting, seek medical care and avoid contact with others. Encourage vaccination of employees. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Allergy Affairs will continue to strengthen the health care system in order to manage this fifth wave in country.