A male adult visitor from a Caribbean territory, who arrived yesterday, March 10th, has tested positive for COVID-19. He submitted a negative COVID-19 PCR test result prior to arrival, was subsequently tested upon arrival as per the established protocol and that test came back positive. He is asymptomatic and remains in isolation at an approved location. This is Anguilla’s 19th confirmed case and the only active case on island at present.
The Ministry assures the general public that all protocols for testing, quarantine/isolation and contact tracing are being followed to minimize the risk of transmission.
Additionally, the foregoing is a reminder that the risk of importation of cases into Anguilla remains a significant threat. The Ministry therefore continues to stress the importance of our stringent entry testing and quarantine protocols, which have limited the spread of COVID-19 in Anguilla and protected us from the negative health impacts. However, at this juncture, vaccinations remain a critical component to permit the full and safe re-opening of Anguilla to passenger travel. The Ministry of Health once again is appealing to persons to get vaccinated before the full re-opening of Anguilla.
– Press Release
