Zika cases reach 489

This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health, following consultation with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Nineteen of these cases are in Tobago.

The number of Zika positive pregnancies was now 294.

The ministry noted that Zika affected people differently and four of five infected persons would not show any symptoms of the Zika virus. Only high risk cases were confirmed by CARPHA. These included pregnant women, children under five years, persons over 60 years and hospitalised cases.

The public is also being advised that Regulation 27 of the Public Health (Yellow Fever Regulations) 1979, made pursuant to Section 105(1) of the Public Health Ordinance, Chapter 12 No.

4 has been amended, to increase the fine for unkempt properties or any harborage that may become a mosquito breeding ground from $500 to $3500.

Public Health Inspectors have been mandated to carry out inspections, and execute fines against delinquent property owners.