The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is announcing that three of its staff who are part of the operations in the COVID-19 Incident Management Team have tested positive for COVID-19.
This has led to the stand-down of all personnel who were operating from Level 3 at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Headquarters at Dinem House. The primary contacts have been identified and safely quarantined. Secondary contacts, including the Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong, Dr. Aalisha Sahukhan, and Dr. Jemesa Tudravu, are also taking precautionary measures and working from home. The services of the COVID – 19 Incident Management Team continue with contingency plans activated.
The Health Ministry is also informing the public that the Permanent Secretary will be issuing daily statements during this period and will provide updates on the COVID situation from the Ministry of Health as and when required.