While active cases in Curacao are increasing, Aruba has 73 active cases today, November 20, which is 6 cases less than yesterday.
Total tests taken at the airport and hospital are 281. The laboratory situated at the hospital tested 56 residents; meanwhile, COVID-19 related deaths are at 45.
According to today’s summary, 11 more people have recovered, while there are 5 new COVID-19 cases, of which all are residents. (Positivity rate for today is 9%).
Average weekly cases are 7, and the average daily “positivity rate” on a weekly basis is 9%.
Hospital has informed that there are 9 people hospitalized, 3 are in Intensive Care, and 6 are isolated in the general ward.
Since yesterday November 19, Aruba has now the yellow code, indicating that we are a “safe” destination to travel to. This is a great accomplishment that could not have been possible without the community’s effort and discipline and the trust given to the crisis team.
Now that Aruba’s economy has the chance to grow is not the time to go partying and forget about all the effort and sacrifice each one of us has made to be where we are today. The COVID-19 virus is here on the island, and we must keep it under control.
Continue to social distance, apply hygiene, continue using mouth masks, and keep testing for COVID-19 if you have symptoms, isolate and quarantine when indicated, and continue complying and taking care.
