WILLEMSTAD - The government of Curaçao reports that there are 51 new COVID-19 cases on the island. This is the result after 261 people were tested. 1 of these cases is imported, 19 are linked to known ones. There are 5 active cases in the age group of 65 and older. 3 cases that were hospitalized were discharged yesterday and 2 today.

28 active cases have recovered which brings the total active cases to 315.

Currently there are 7 people in the CMC hospital with COVID-19 symptoms. 1 of them is still in intensive care.

The government says that there are no reasons to panic. The epidemiology department is investigating the sources and also checking if there is a possible event that took place where the virus spread. Tomorrow during an extraordinary press conference, the government will give more details.

If there are any questions or doubts about the COVID-19 on the island, the epidemiology team can be reached at 9345 during office hours.