Tobago
Corey Connelly
Having survived Covid19 on two occasions, the Prime Minister says he is not willing to risk contracting it a third time by attending events during Tobago’s inaugural carnival from October 28-30.
Dr Rowley, who was born in Tobago on October 24, 1949, first tested positive for Covid19 in early April 2021 and was under medical observation for several days.
On July 29, a post on the Prime Minister’s Office Facebook page said Rowley had tested positive again for Covid19.
On that occasion, the post said: “The Prime Minister, who is fully vaccinated and has received two boosters, is experiencing very mild symptoms.”
Rowley, who missed an Emancipation function at the Diplomatic Center on July 29, was seen unmasked at a screening of the police film Code 727 and awards ceremony at Queen’s Hall on July 27. That event was attended by a number of dignitaries, including President Paula-Mae Javë and members of the executive of the Police Service.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday after a function to commemorate World Food Day at the Parade Ground, Bacolet, Rowley claimed that he had not attended large gatherings since contracting Covid19 for the second time.
“That’s as far as I’m going,” he said, referring to the large crowd that turned out for the opening ceremony.
He said he is still very respectful of Covid19.
“But I know there will be a lot of people who will be in Tobago and I hope we get through it safely.
“But I’ve had Covid19 twice and I’m trying not to get it a third time.”
