Guardian March 29, 2020
Cabinet and the Minister of Health were advised of the possible spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) back in January.
In fact, it was Cabinet that advised President Paula-Mae Weekes to issue a proclamation about the existence of the coronavirus.
According to the Presidential proclamation dated January 31, "Trinidad and Tobago was recently advised by the World Health Organization of the existence of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), a highly infectious and dangerous disease which is currently occurring in various locations around the world."
The proclamation also said that "the Minister of Health believes that due to the speed and ease of international travel, Trinidad and Tobago can ultimately expect the arrival of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and the devastating effect on its public health."
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